Comments on this FS Omega Cal. 285?

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dougiedude

·Nov 13, 2014·Carpe horologium!

This Omega cal 285 serial 17.3mil is offered at $400. Not sure if it's worth pulling the trigger, but I like the look.

I know the crown has been replaced, but what about dial?

I might offer somewhat less, but thought I'd check with those who know much more than me beforehand...😁

Edited: Nov 13, 2014

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

Any thoughts?

 

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adam78

·Nov 14, 2014

Is there a better photo of the dial (close up, higher resolution, straight-on, perhaps)?

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

There's one other dial pic:

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

and this, of the replacement crown:

 

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adam78

·Nov 14, 2014

Ask for one closer, higher resolution, straight-on. It looks okay I think.

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

He has some other vintage watches, but they all appear to be re-dials, or in poor condition...

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

adam78

Ask for one closer, higher resolution, straight-on. It looks okay I think.

OK, I will do that, thanks!

Edit: ...and done! (I asked)

Edited: Nov 14, 2014

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

So, he sent me a link to these better pics of the dial:

http://imgur.com/a/BCFE9#npfDXYW

Although these reveal the more advanced patina around 6, I'm thinking the 'Swiss Made' looks fine, along with the rest...🤔

What do you think?

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

These pics are, as he says, with bezel and crystal removed.

Might this be a 'front loader'? Is it 'screw-down'?

 

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adam78

·Nov 14, 2014

Looks like he just popped the bezel off for the new photos. It is a snap-back. The dial looks original, just a little patina-ed (not bad). There probably is a correct O.E.M. replacement crown available from ottofrei. The watch looks okay for the price, but you might try to negotiate for a little less than 400.

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

So the bezel and crystal will snap off and 'snap-back'? I'm not familiar with this on an Omega... Interesting

As for price, yes, thought it was high...add $200 for a service[emoji106]

 

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adam78

·Nov 14, 2014

I meant the case back is tightly affixed to the case, and when it is back in place it "snaps". Yes, the bezel is also removable (i.e. it's a 3-piece case).

 

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bieb1

·Nov 14, 2014

Dial appears heaviliy patinated, with uneven discoloration around the bottom rim, so you need to make sure it is what you like. Patination can make a very attractive look, but not in every case. Personally, I think it is not very attractive and thus would find the asking price way too high. Here is a picture of my heavy patinated Seamaster, for which I paid a lot less.

 

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dougiedude

·Nov 14, 2014·Carpe horologium!

I do like the look of yours, but this one, not so much. It looked much better with clothes(the bezel and crystal) on...😲

I was thinking of offering about 300, but then when you consider adding in the service cost, it's really not worth 500 to me...

I'd like to find a fine vintage with beautiful patina like yours, bieb, because the three I already own hardly look their age (kinda like me 😁)....

Thank you, Adam, for suggesting a closer look!