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  1. MyVintageOmega Feb 25, 2013

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    Caught this macro image of the symbol on an original Omega crystal. Crystal is of an SM300 vintage. 1 5.jpg
     
  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Feb 26, 2013

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    Awesome photo!
     
  3. ulackfocus Feb 26, 2013

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    Is it just me, or does that symbol look wrong?

    [​IMG]
     
  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 26, 2013

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    Well one would ask, How do you know it is an original crystal?
     
  5. ulackfocus Feb 26, 2013

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    Are you asking me or Warren? If me, that shot is from a member who bought from an AD we all know. I've got a few shots of my vintage watches too, and they all look close to the shot I posted of the Speedmaster's symbol.
     
  6. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 26, 2013

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    Not you.
     
  7. Mathlar Feb 26, 2013

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    The crystal on my modern Speedie (3577.50) looks like this one:

    But the crystal on my vintage 166.0033 De Ville looks like this one:

     
  8. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 26, 2013

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    Well actually it may be that neither of them is correct for a "old vintage crystal". It should look like the vintage Omega symbol. However Omega changed these during a time period that might be described as "more modern vintage" ( yes, I know, here we go again, what is vintage)
    Here are some shots.
     
    OmegaCrystal.jpg 100_1806_etch.jpg
  9. Mathlar Feb 28, 2013

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    What exactly is your concern with the symbols? Is it the happy feet?

    I've just checked my vintage De Ville again in decent light and the symbol is elongated vertically, without happy feet... as you say, matching the Omega symbol on the dial.
     
  10. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 28, 2013

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    From my point there is no concern. For one thing, if someone wanted to copy these it would not be difficult at all.
     
  11. egyptfive Nov 20, 2013

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    Here is one on my Memomatic for comparison. This glass was fitted by Omega Bienne while in for restoration.

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    Willie
     
  12. JohnSteed Nov 20, 2013

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    Great photograph

     
  13. Littleroger Nov 20, 2013

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    [​IMG]

    This is mine for comparison.
     
  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 21, 2013

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    Like on the dials, crowns and buckles, the Omega logo changed over the years.

    I don't think it matters much to collectors. While it's always nice to know that these were the original parts that the watch had when it left the factory, these are wear items that were routinely replaced during normal servicing.

    Would you really want a car with 50-year old windshield wipers or the orginal oil filter inside?

    I think not. Just give me the correct replacements.
    gatorcpa
     
  15. ulackfocus Nov 21, 2013

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    Depends if you're gonna drive it or not. ;)
     
  16. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 21, 2013

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    Even if the car isn't driven the wipers are going to be cracked and nasty. Let's not even discuss oil & filter.

    Ya gotta do what you gotta do.
    gatorcpa