1952 Seamaster

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Vintagejones

·Mar 10, 2021

I spotted this vintage watch for sale near me. I’m new to the vintage watch world and I’m wondering if this watch has issues that make it not worth purchasing?
For starters it’s missing a second hand. To me the movement looks correct, but I’m not sure about the dial and the case?
The price seems right but I don’t want to purchase a vintage Frankenstein time piece. Has anyone seen a back cover like this on a 52 Seamaster?

 

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gatorcpa

·Mar 10, 2021·ΩF InvestiGator

Non Omega case.

Bad redial.

Run away.
gatorcpa

 

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apsm100

·Mar 10, 2021

That thing is an abomination. 😲

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 10, 2021

Welcome @Vintagejones .

have a look at this thread to start training your eye on what to look for.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Lots of good info on this forum and kudos for asking before you pulled the trigger.

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 10, 2021·Vintage Omega Aficionado

As Paul Hollywood would say, "that looks a right mess". 😲

 

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Vintagejones

·Mar 10, 2021

Thanks... even my untrained eye realized it wasn’t quite right.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 10, 2021

Vintagejones

Thanks... even my untrained eye realized it wasn’t quite right.

Welcome to the minefield of vintage. Part of the fun is research and then conquest- so dig in, learn, and have fun!

 

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CaliberKingPin

·Mar 10, 2021

Welcome,

The journey to learn about vintage is long but rewarding!