For the sharp-eyed, cal. 321 movement sleuths…

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It looks to me like some of the plating has worn off or been stripped away. Water damage? Excessive cleaning? Anything else look off? Thanks.

 
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From this photo it appears to be a 321 movement but sharper images and more than one image that shows the detail of the parts would be better for analysis. As you mentioned some of the finish appears to lighter than you may expect. Was it recently cleaned and serviced? Are all the large head screws sunk to the normal depth? Can't see the jewel bearings very well. Maybe more photos if you can get them. Lighting in the photo may cause the plating to look off.
 
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From this photo it appears to be a 321 movement but sharper images and more than one image that shows the detail of the parts would be better for analysis. As you mentioned some of the finish appears to lighter than you may expect. Was it recently cleaned and serviced? Are all the large head screws sunk to the normal depth? Can't see the jewel bearings very well. Maybe more photos if you can get them. Lighting in the photo may cause the plating to look off.

Thanks, yes, the photos are not great and I’ve asked for clearer ones. Not sure why the plating would be lost and/or dull, but it makes me suspicious.
 
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could some of the parts have been swapped out for "generic" lemania movement bits?
 
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could some of the parts have been swapped out for "generic" lemania movement bits?

Good question. Better pics on the way.
 
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I think I see 2 eras of 321’s and a lemania part on it.
 
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I think I see 2 eras of 321’s and a lemania part on it.

Can you possibly circle them? Do you feel it’s a big detraction? Thanks.
 
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Can you possibly circle them? Do you feel it’s a big detraction? Thanks.
depends on price and your comfort level... as long as it kept time, it wouldn't bother me, i think i'd be in the minority in that belief though.
 
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Can you possibly circle them? Do you feel it’s a big detraction? Thanks.
The balance bridge looks correct. The u shaped bridge feels earlier.

the tan triangle near the top doesn’t look like an omega ordered finish.
 
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The balance bridge looks correct. The u shaped bridge feels earlier.

the tan triangle near the top doesn’t look like an omega ordered finish.
The tan triangle?
 
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The tan triangle?

Hi, I would very much appreciate your thoughts on the movement as well. Thanks.
 
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The balance bridge looks correct. The u shaped bridge feels earlier.

the tan triangle near the top doesn’t look like an omega ordered finish.

This?

 
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vs this?



Could be just the camera lighting, seems like the protruding pin has same colour and the original pic wasnt tanned.
 
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This?

I was thinking the triangle at 9:30 in your picture.