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  1. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 10, 2012

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  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Sep 10, 2012

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    Did SMs come with hooded lugs? Ive only ever seen Connies with those
     
  3. ulackfocus Sep 10, 2012

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    Sure did. Full rotors and bumpers in solid 14ct and 18ct, gold capped, and ss. Several models during the 50's including the 14.324, 14.350, and 14.368.

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  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 10, 2012

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    I found another US production hooded lug model (GX6565) with a case manufactured by a different US contractor.

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    Interesting that both examples have a glossy black dial. I wasn't sure at first, but maybe they are both original. I'd need to get a better view before saying yes or no.

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  5. ulackfocus Sep 10, 2012

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    I'd bet on a service replacement or refinished dial knowing that (a) that font is from older Seamasters and wasn't around in the 50's and (b) Omega dials, especially black, didn't age so pristinely.
     
  6. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 10, 2012

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    Yeah, I agree. The "Swiss Made" on the one I found doesn't look exactly correct. However, with these US production models anything is possible.
    gatorcpa
     
  7. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 10, 2012

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    Stainless steel too...

    cal 354
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    cal 500
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  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 10, 2012

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    The patina on that first one is epic!
     
  9. ulackfocus Sep 10, 2012

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    Sure is - salmon / copper!

    ps - there was a white gold hooded lug Seamaster too: the 14.325.

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    (shown on page 285 of A Journey Through Time)
     
  10. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Sep 10, 2012

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    The crown on that doesn't look like a waterproof one for a Seamaster.
     
  11. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Sep 10, 2012

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    Gorgeous! Another for my wish list
     
  12. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 10, 2012

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    Plenty of dress style Seamasters made, they weren't all waterproof.
     
  13. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Sep 10, 2012

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    Wearing it right now! :thumbsup:

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