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tkc324 · 22 February 2012, 01:13 PM

Experts, what does everyone think about this piece? I am not an expert but i like the style, plus its a nice size for me. I have never seen this dial before. Any input is greatly appreciate it!

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...28#msg_6051497

tkc324 · 23 February 2012, 02:02 AM

anyone?

FeelingTheBlues · 23 February 2012, 04:11 AM

Is it just me or does the dial look like it's a bit off centered? Looks like it has been rotated a little bit anti clockwise.

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Otherwise it looks like it's in a great condition, you may need to ask if some parts have been refurbished or perhaps changed (the seller says he doesn't know a lot about the watch, is it possible that aftermarket pieces have been installed?).

kyle L · 23 February 2012, 04:24 AM

Dial looks redone and case looks heavily polished, so based on those two factors I would pass. It's an ok looking watch, and the bigger sized Omegas are harder to find.

tkc324 · 23 February 2012, 04:29 AM

Yea, it looks like a refinished dial for sure. I just don't see many 38mm size omegas, so thats why I am interested.

kyle L · 23 February 2012, 04:58 AM

They come up more often in stainless steel, they pop up on ebay once in a while.

Paladin · 23 February 2012, 05:15 AM

You should insist on seeing the inside of the caseback as well as the movement. It looks like one of the many Omega movements cased in South America in the 40's and 50's in 18k gold. They were all large cases like this one and larger. A couple of eBay regulars are always selling them. The cases are solid gold but very thin. The case backs are almost paper thin.

If you get the photos of the caseback, it will be the pearling, or absence of, along with the hallmarks and Omega stamp that will be your clues. The generic unsigned crown is also a clue. It's also important to know the cal of the movement if you want to determine a fair value.

This watch has a rather poor redial IMHO and the dial is not correctly mounted in the case... A very ominous indicator of the expertise of those who worked on or handled the watch.

I would pass on the watch..I think it's way overpriced for what you are getting.

tkc324 · 23 February 2012, 05:35 AM

Thanks for the input guys. This is really helpful.

22 February 2012, 01:13 PM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Need input on this Omega vintage piece Experts, what does everyone think about this piece? I am not an expert but i like the style, plus its a nice size for me. I have never seen this dial before. Any input is greatly appreciate it! http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...28#msg_6051497

23 February 2012, 04:11 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Is it just me or does the dial look like it's a bit off centered? Looks like it has been rotated a little bit anti clockwise. : Otherwise it looks like it's in a great condition, you may need to ask if some parts have been refurbished or perhaps changed (the seller says he doesn't know a lot about the watch, is it possible that aftermarket pieces have been installed?). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

23 February 2012, 05:15 AM	#7
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	You should insist on seeing the inside of the caseback as well as the movement. It looks like one of the many Omega movements cased in South America in the 40's and 50's in 18k gold. They were all large cases like this one and larger. A couple of eBay regulars are always selling them. The cases are solid gold but very thin. The case backs are almost paper thin. If you get the photos of the caseback, it will be the pearling, or absence of, along with the hallmarks and Omega stamp that will be your clues. The generic unsigned crown is also a clue. It's also important to know the cal of the movement if you want to determine a fair value. This watch has a rather poor redial IMHO and the dial is not correctly mounted in the case... A very ominous indicator of the expertise of those who worked on or handled the watch. I would pass on the watch..I think it's way overpriced for what you are getting. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

23 February 2012, 02:02 AM	#2
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	anyone?

23 February 2012, 04:24 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Dial looks redone and case looks heavily polished, so based on those two factors I would pass. It's an ok looking watch, and the bigger sized Omegas are harder to find.

23 February 2012, 04:29 AM	#5
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Yea, it looks like a refinished dial for sure. I just don't see many 38mm size omegas, so thats why I am interested.

23 February 2012, 04:58 AM	#6
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	They come up more often in stainless steel, they pop up on ebay once in a while.

23 February 2012, 05:35 AM	#8
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thanks for the input guys. This is really helpful.

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