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  1. pianofxr Feb 9, 2019

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    I've been offered a circa 1954 354 movement, dial, original marked crystal and crown from a jeweler friend of mine.
    No case. Dial looks interesting and overall seems original.
    I don't do my own work, so what could something like this be worth?
    If it's feasible I wouldn't mind investing in a case and have it put together. I'm a hobbyist and not a flipper. I've got a couple other omegas and just enjoy them. My friend is just looking for a fair value and I want to be even handed all around seeing that he looks for these for me. 21701.jpeg 21702.jpeg 21703.jpeg 21704.jpeg 21705.jpeg 21706.jpeg 21709.jpeg 21710.jpeg 21712.jpeg
    Besides I believe in preserving originality.
     
  2. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Feb 9, 2019

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    If you believe in preserving originality then I don't see how this fits with placing the movement into another case when you don't even know what the correct reference is. Best to view this movement as a source of spare parts for repair. You can check on eBAY to see how much these movements sell for.
     
  3. ConElPueblo Feb 9, 2019

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    I may be confusing things here, but isn't that six-sided crown usually seen on fake Omegas? Also, that dial (especially the logo) looks off somehow. I don't recall seeing those numerals on an Omega before ::confused2::
     
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 9, 2019

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    Absolutely not.

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    It is a rare version used on the 1956 Seamaster XVI.

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    If it's the real deal, is probably worth more than the dial and movement to the right person.
    gatorcpa

    P.S. - Here is one listed currently listed on eBay. Plating is flaking off, and still, look at the asking price:

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Omega-Seamaster-XVI-Olympic-Games-Ref-2850-SC-Crown-/153262047771Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 9, 2019

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    It's also found on some Tresors, which is where I suspect the movement came from.

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  6. ConElPueblo Feb 10, 2019

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  7. OMEGuy Feb 10, 2019

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  8. padders Oooo subtitles! Feb 10, 2019

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  9. pianofxr Feb 10, 2019

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  10. pianofxr Feb 10, 2019

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    I think these the original.