Authenticity of potential OMEGA 2849 3 SC

knvqn · May 11, 2016

Dear Omega Forum,

I am looking to purchase my first real watch, and I am currently looking for a vintage watch. This is due to the relative lower price, as well as the history behind the watch.

I have been searched throughout the forum to provide an answer, as well as OMEGA's official vintage database, however with no luck. I hope you can help!

I can not identify the work as 503. Seller claims it's a 2849, year 1957. It seems very polished, and I Seller has informed that glass/plastic has been changed. Watch was listed at $800, I offered half of that amount. Watch seems authentic, however, I do not believe it is a genuine 2849 from 1957. I am concerned whether it is a fix-up of different parts, and that the watch will not function properly. What do you think? Thank you in advance!

gatorcpa · May 11, 2016

Not sure why you would think that this is not a Ref. 2849?

https://www.omegawatches.com/planet...ache=1&cHash=26cfb925b7933ac778f8284108e6c824

Movement and case matches the Database.

I agree that it has been polished, the crown needs replacement and both the hands and dial have been relumed. I think the dial is otherwise original.

IMO, you made a fair offer for the watch in that condition.

Good luck,
gatorcpa

chronos · May 11, 2016

gatorcpa
... both the hands and dial have been resumed. I think the dial is otherwise original.

Probably a dumb question. But what do you mean by saying that the dial & hands have been resumed?

knvqn · May 11, 2016

gatorcpa
Not sure why you would think that this is not a Ref. 2849?

https://www.omegawatches.com/planet...ache=1&cHash=26cfb925b7933ac778f8284108e6c824

Movement and case matches the Database.

I agree that it has been polished, the crown needs replacement and both the hands and dial have been resumed. I think the dial is otherwise original.

IMO, you made a fair offer for the watch in that condition.

Good luck,
gatorcpa

I was referring to the movement. I can't seem to identify the cal 503. Thank you for your response!

kyle L · May 11, 2016

Looks decent but it will need a bezel as it looks like it is missing.

BlackTalon · May 11, 2016

chronos
Probably a dumb question. But what do you mean by saying that the dial & hands have been resumed?

I believe he meant 'relumed'

chronos · May 11, 2016

BlackTalon
I believe he meant 'relumed'

That makes sense. Thanks!👍

TNTwatch · May 11, 2016

kyle L
Looks decent but it will need a bezel as it looks like it is missing.

Yes, and it'd be about impossible to find that gold bezel.

knvqn · May 12, 2016

TNTwatch
Yes, and it'd be about impossible to find that gold bezel.

I assume that the watch, without the bezel, is not waterproof? What would a fair price be for this watch?

omegastar · May 12, 2016

knvqn
I assume that the watch, without the bezel, is not waterproof? What would a fair price be for this watch?

Since bezel is missing, it is worth the parts, 60 euros for the case + 90 euro for the mvt + 60 euros for the dial and hands = 190 euros (lot price), if you can live with it.

knvqn · May 12, 2016

omegastar
Since bezel is missing, it is worth the parts, 60 euros for the case + 90 euro for the mvt + 60 euros for the dial and hands = 190 euros (lot price), if you can live with it.

Thanks for the reply. Well, I have absolutely no experience with restoring watches, so I guess I'll have to keep searching.

Archer · May 12, 2016

TNTwatch
Yes, and it'd be about impossible to find that gold bezel.

Steel bezel is available, so one option would be to get that and have it plated. There are also people who can make a bezel if needed...

Authenticity of potential OMEGA 2849 3 SC

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