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  1. Kek25 Sep 6, 2019

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    Looking to purchase another 504 and came across this example. To my not-yet-eagle eye, the dial appears to have an even patina without damage, the ss case appears to have been polished, and the seller doesn’t provide a photo of the observatory and stars. Description is somewhat over embellished in my opinion as “in great condition” and “very rare and difficult to find.” I have no experience with straps and bracelets so don’t have a knowledgeable comment on this example. Would I be correct in identifying this as a beads of rice bracelet?

    The reference 2943 appears correct housing this 504 movement dating the watch to 2 years before my 1959 birth year. The movement is not as nice as my redialed example and appears to show some signs of rotor rub which may also be residue that requires cleaning.

    I’m not quite certain on how to evaluate the crown. I’ve looked at the numbering of Omega winding crowns chart in Desmond’s blog site but can’t figure out how to use it as a reference in determining originality of the crown.

    What can the experts add to the critique of this watch, please.

    Thanks in advance.

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  2. Dr No Sep 6, 2019

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    The crown has likely been replaced.

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    [Ca '60 ref 2943]

    Best to look for a decagonal crown sooner rather than later; NOS parts are getting harder and harder to find.

    Cordially,

    Art
     
  3. Kek25 Sep 6, 2019

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    Thanks for the heads up, Art. Nice looking Connie.

    Keith


     
  4. alam Sep 6, 2019

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    @Kek25 , nice catch :thumbsup: -- I'm assuming you pulled the trigger-right?

    @Dr No , which one of the above two versions (the OP and yours) shows the correct crown?

    Mine says present for duty!

    :)
     
  5. Dr No Sep 6, 2019

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    Interesting. Yours and Keith's are both from earlier production runs. Mine's from one of, if not the, last series.

    Here are pics of Steve Morrison's relatively early example.

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    In my humble opinion, decagonal crowns are more likely than not to be correct for 2943 references.

    Does anyone else here own a 2943 with CHRONOMETRE script?

    Art
     
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  6. alam Sep 6, 2019

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    Art, you have probably seen this article written by Desmond on my very own specimen. Although, the article does not mention anything about the crown, perhaps I'm reading too much in between the lines that this one left the factory w/the crown shown (and listed in the parts illustration)
     
  7. Kek25 Sep 6, 2019

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    I have a redial'd 504 reference 2943 with the clover dial, which I thought I had read somewhere was correct. Serial #16521305

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  8. Dr No Sep 6, 2019

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    Gosh, it must've been years since I first read that article of Desmond's!

    I've seen a Dennison 2943 with a serrated crown, possibly authentic due to variations on account of national origin. That might also be the case with yours, if it was assembled here by Norman Morris' operation.

    Let's see what others have to say.

    (Btw, congrats on having that one in your collection!)
     
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  9. Kek25 Sep 6, 2019

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    Definitely considering it. I'd like an original dial example. What would be considered a reasonable price for this example? I don't believe the crystal is original and looks like it will need a service.

    Wow! Beautiful specimen, Alam.

     
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  10. Dr No Sep 6, 2019

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    ~ $2K, +/- $300.

    Art
     
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  12. Kek25 Sep 7, 2019

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    Thanks. I was so focused on the patina that I totally missed the absent minute ticks and swiss made.

     
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