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$3 Plonger De Luxe is this authentic ?

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Hi I picked up this Plongeur De Luxe for way too cheap ($3 in an Op shop).
I would normally assume it is a counterfeit. It's passing my Non expert assessment so far. As I am trying not to get my hopes up that it may be authentic can anyone tell me if it's real or not based on these photos?


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dsio
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So normally these posts are always confirmation that the watch is bogus, but you are the rare exception. That is an entirely authentic Plongeur De Luxe. It looks like its had a hard life but is worth saving for sure.

I wrote about them here if you want some more info, but that is 100% original and correct Omega.

https://stories.omegaforums.net/the-jacques-mayol-seamaster-120m/
 
DylVB
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Wow. I'm shocked! Thanks for your help @dsio & @JimInOz ! I will see what I can do about restoring it. Any recommendations for where I should go ?
 
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DylVB DylVB
Any recommendations for where I should go ?
I can do it for you tomorrow.


<joking>

Where in the world are you?
That will help to find somebody to restore the movement.
 
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JimInOz JimInOz
I can do it for you tomorrow.


<joking>

Where in the world are you?
That will help to find somebody to restore the movement.
I'm in Melbourne Australia. I see u are too ahah maybe you can !🤣
 
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Davidt Davidt
Nice find.
Is it running?
I don't have a battery to test yet but will pick one up soon
 
dsio
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Even if the movement is toast I wouldn’t be too worried as the Cal 1337 was used in a whole lot of cheaper Seamasters De Villes and mostly in models that are pretty worthless that can serve as donors.

This piece is probably the best watch to ever run the Cal 1337.
 
DylVB
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dsio dsio
Even if the movement is toast I wouldn’t be too worried as the Cal 1337 was used in a whole lot of cheaper Seamasters De Villes and mostly in models that are pretty worthless that can serve as donors.

This piece is probably the best watch to ever run the Cal 1337.
Yea perfect! I just read that in your article before I posted!
 
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Keep us posted on service/cleaning/restoration.

It would be good to see some pictures once it’s cleaned up
 
DylVB
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Davidt Davidt
Keep us posted on service/cleaning/restoration.

It would be good to see some pictures once it’s cleaned up
Will Do 😀
 
webvan
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Wow, has to be the cheapest Mayol 1337 SM120 ever ! Guess the seller hasn't heard of the internet yet ;-)
 
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