2x Chronostop 146.010 - Please inspect and compare

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Hello 惟F friends, asking for your input again as my quest for a Chronostop Driver goes on.
These two are currently available, and I'd hugely appreciate your expertise in inspecting and evaluating what you see (dials, cases, hands condition).
Pics attached below.

Tons of thanks, as always
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Apologies for the typo in the title, definitely 2x 145.010...
 
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Hello 惟F friends, asking for your input again as my quest for a Chronostop Driver goes on.
These two are currently available, and I'd hugely appreciate your expertise in inspecting and evaluating what you see (dials, cases, hands condition).
Pics attached below.

Tons of thanks, as always
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b:
Option b seems to be in very nice condition. Except slightly damaged crystal, but that's cheap to replace. Option a has seen more life based on marks on its case.

Though there's a chance that option b has been polished. It's difficult to tell from these photos. A bad polishing job is easy to spot on these because those doesn't retain the radial brushing around the dial. That's there on this watch, but difficult to say if it's factory quality.
 
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Hello @GiorgiosK
Always good idea to share your assessment of watch, and include asking price.
Nice looking watches
 
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Hello @GiorgiosK
Always good idea to share your assessment of watch, and include asking price.
Nice looking watches
The reason I didn't include the prices initially is that posts often get derailed in the wrong direction. At this stage, I am essentially trying to visually evaluate whatever information the sellers are presenting鈥攊n absolute visual terms, if I may use the expression.

That being said, the asking price for watch A is 30% higher than watch B. On the plus side, A has an original crystal with the Omega logo, whereas B's crystal seems to be cracked. On the downside, A comes on a generic strap, while B includes an original Omega clasp (so in financial terms, B looks like a much better deal). Based on the feedback I've received so far from members who were kind enough to share their thoughts, A is overpriced, while B is fairly priced without being a steal. But so far, I haven't found a decent Driver at a price that comes close to bargain territory
 
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A may be relumed on hour markers with bright white dots which are different from 12:00 lume and hands. Dinged up case

B better case and lume looks consistent. Nice looking vintage piece.

I would choose B but may be influenced by service, price