$3 Plonger De Luxe is this authentic ?

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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

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

·Nov 13, 2024·Ash @ ΩF

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/

 

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JimInOz

·Nov 13, 2024·Melbourne Australia

As to being genuine, YES.
As to condition, Hmmmmm.
Hopefully it will clean up OK (battery leak).

Well done for $3.00.

More here on this model:

https://stories.omegaforums.net/the-jacques-mayol-seamaster-120m/

 

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JimInOz

·Nov 13, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Is there an echo in here 😆.

 

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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

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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JimInOz

·Nov 13, 2024·Melbourne Australia

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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Davidt

·Nov 13, 2024

Nice find.
Is it running?

 

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gatorcpa

·Nov 13, 2024·ΩF InvestiGator

Information from Omega on this model:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-120-plongeur-de-luxe-st-396-0900

Here is a very detailed look at a movement service on this caliber:

https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/3913-omega-1337-quartz-movement-complete-service/

Nice find,
gatorcpa

 

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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

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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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

Davidt

Nice find.
Is it running?

I don't have a battery to test yet but will pick one up soon

 

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dsio

·Nov 13, 2024·Ash @ ΩF

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.

 

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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

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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Davidt

·Nov 13, 2024

Keep us posted on service/cleaning/restoration.

It would be good to see some pictures once it’s cleaned up

 

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DylVB

·Nov 13, 2024

Davidt

Keep us posted on service/cleaning/restoration.

It would be good to see some pictures once it’s cleaned up

Will Do 😀

 

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webvan

·Nov 14, 2024

Wow, has to be the cheapest Mayol 1337 SM120 ever ! Guess the seller hasn't heard of the internet yet ;-)