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  1. Nobagels Jun 27, 2020

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    Hi,
    I'm a fairly new member and have not been active in posting but always on the hunt for vintage watches. I came across this cal 352 with case 2557-5. Serial # appears to indicate this was first made in 1947. Is there a site where I can find a more specific year this was manufactured? Serial is hard to read but I think its 11788523, the 8s looks like Bs. I'm not familiar with this dial and doesn't seem to match the case & movement but I'm not certain. More details anyone can provide will be much appreciated. I'm interested in buying this watch and hope it's not a franken watch. Thank you!
     
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  2. TexOmega Jun 27, 2020

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    nice bumper, I like seeing the serifs on that dial......late 40's sounds about right.

    Google is your friend for serial look-ups, but an Omega extract will cost $175 if you want a specific build date.



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  3. Nobagels Jun 27, 2020

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    Thanks TexOmega! Do you see any issues with the dial?
     
  4. Rasputin The Mad Monk of OF Jun 27, 2020

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    Dial likely is incorrect as I believe it should indicate that it’s a chronometre.
     
  5. TexOmega Jun 27, 2020

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    Not exactly up to speed on the nuances of ref 2557.

    Others will chime in

    Welcome, and just call me Tex, pilgrim.:D
     
  6. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jun 27, 2020

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    2577 with a repainted dial.
     
  7. Nobagels Jun 27, 2020

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    I'm not sure all 352 are chronometre.

    Thanks! Refinished dial that's peeling, LOL! Ok, time to move on. Wasn't cheap either at $550.
     
  8. mac_omega Jun 28, 2020

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    Cal. 352 is a chronometer by definition - maybe you mix it up with cal. 354 which exists in both versions...