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First Bumper, after a lot of thought... But not enough. !

Essenbob
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I was not sure about buying this (1944 30.10 AR in 18 ct yellow gold) as I was also considering another constellation, but in the end I thought this looked so classic I decided on it. all comments will be appreciated.

The strap is a fairly new Hirsch with an Omega buckle.

I am thinking about getting an extract as I know nothing of its history, I have one for a Deville and it doesn't
tell you much more than where it was sold to, could get lucky and find this belonged to the Shah of Persia or it was a raffle prize at Fred Fish Shop






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Scarecrow Boat
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It is a redial. Every variation I have seen for this reference, the sub seconds and track do not intersect. This is how it should look (furniture aside).
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Edit to add: I happened to find the listing for the OP piece... be mindful of the wording this seller uses: “highly sought after, 76 years old never serviced but clean and keeping excellent time, unmolested and all original, never polished, and claiming it’s an investment.”
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S.H.
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+1. Forget about the extract and bail out asap. Keep your cash for something good, and actually original.
 
Rudi99
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@Essenbob, bear in mind that a watch this old (this printed Omega logo is from the 40s) will always show some kind of deterioration in the dial. Some level of patina and/or damage will be there, even if the watch was kept in a box for more than 70 years, the white colour of the dial will still show some sign of alteration.

In this case the Omega font also looks off (too big and too flat), and the second hand should be the same golden colour. As already mentioned, the minute and second track are also wrong.

Good luck and beware of this dealer!

Rudi
 
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Essenbob Essenbob
I was not sure about buying this (1944 30.10 AR in 18 ct yellow gold) as I was also considering another constellation, but in the end I thought this looked so classic I decided on it. all comments will be appreciated.

The strap is a fairly new Hirsch with an Omega buckle.

I am thinking about getting an extract as I know nothing of its history, I have one for a Deville and it doesn't
tell you much more than where it was sold to, could get lucky and find this belonged to the Shah of Persia or it was a raffle prize at Fred Fish Shop






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I’m afraid to say it is indeed a redial. If it’s not too late cancel the purchase. Or return if the seller has described it as original / offers returns. If it has been sold as a redial, at redial prices and you’re happy with it, then who are we to judge, but, it’s not something that will excite a seasoned collector. ☺️
 
Essenbob
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Thank you all for your advice, I have started the refund process and next time will post details of any watch before I part with my cash.....live and learn!
 
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Essenbob Essenbob
Thank you all for your advice, I have started the refund process and next time will post details of any watch before I part with my cash.....live and learn!
Many of us have jumped first and asked after. My first Omega purchase before joining here was a redial- I was a little crushed when I learned from members here that is wasn’t original- call it a noobie tax.
Stick around and join in on the conversation, lots to learn here.
 
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