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  1. mac_omega Sep 19, 2014

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    Hi SM chronometer lovers,

    the postman brought some early x-mas present (you know, I buy the presents myself, so I receive what I really like;))

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    The gold has caught some tarnish - hence the rich color (some call it patina...)
    This was one of the reasons why I was brave at heart and decided to buy it although the few provided pics were crappy, far too small and a little blurry, no picture of the back...
    When a case looks like this I can be sure that it had not been pimped up (overpolished, etc) to gain a better price. The watch was offered at a brick and mortar auction and looks as if it was untouched for a long time - no watchmaker marks inside, no traces of a buffing wheel. Crispy lug edges - yummy!

    Here is the movement:

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    Only some faint superficial scratches, nothing serious. No wear to the plating on the edge of the oscillating weight which is a good signal that the
    bearing and post are in good shape.

    As you can see the case still has it´s original lead gasket.

    And here is the case back

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    Still with the machining marks and only very faint hairline scratches from handling.

    So what do we have here? Any guess what ref. it is?

    enjoy

    Erich
     
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  2. cristos71 Sep 19, 2014

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    Stunning! Dibs!
     
  3. mac_omega Sep 19, 2014

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    Wow, you were fast! 1min after I had posted the thread...
     
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  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 19, 2014

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    Elegant yet simple. Very nice.
     
  5. Lessismore Pro Constellation picker-outter! Sep 19, 2014

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    My guess would be a ref 2520… either way lovely watch!
     
  6. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Sep 19, 2014

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    14k rather than 18k?
     
  7. John R Smith Sep 19, 2014

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    Superb. A fabulous find, one to make Mike envious ;)
     
  8. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Sep 19, 2014

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    Not this one but if you only knew how envious I am of many of @mac_omega's other watches...
     
  9. pitpro Likes the game. Sep 19, 2014

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    I guess 2520 also
    cal. 352
    Incredible watch Mac
    Congrats!!!::love::
     
  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 19, 2014

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    Epic watch mate
     
  11. mac_omega Sep 19, 2014

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    It is 18K YG
     
  12. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 19, 2014

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    WOW, an amazing find!
     
  13. JM251 Sep 19, 2014

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    Nice beefy gold case and lugs. Beautiful reference :thumbsup:
     
  14. John R Smith Sep 19, 2014

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    Notice the Roman numerals scribed around the inner edge of the case - 484. The last three numerals of the movement serial number, or the last three of the case serial number?
     
  15. pitpro Likes the game. Sep 19, 2014

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    nice spot!
     
  16. mac_omega Sep 19, 2014

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    well spotted eagle eye!
     
  17. cristos71 Sep 19, 2014

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    Pure coincidence!! However I must say when I saw your unassuming thread title I was pretty certain there would be something special inside.

    Needless to say I wasn´t disappointed ::love::
     
  18. JM251 Sep 19, 2014

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    but the V has 4 adjacent hash marks not 3 unless they did not know the roman numeral for 9 is IX
     
  19. Escargot Man, look at that S car go! Sep 19, 2014

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    Very nice example. And isn't the Seamaster chronometer rarer than the Constellation?
     
  20. speedbird Sep 19, 2014

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    Whoa! Gorgeous