Geneve Dynamic Cal.752, a good piece?

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

Hello everyone, maybe lucky for me but not for my wallet. I have found another vintage Omega, a Geneve Dynamic Cal.752.

I have just taken a Constellation Cal. 564 yesterday, and here is the link: https://omegaforums.net/threads/anything-suspicious-on-this-constellation-s-f-168017-cal-564.106457/

I was trying to stay put for a few days but this Dynamic seems too good to pass.

Please let me know if this is a good deal. The dealer promises the main body is original and asks for 570 USD.

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 22, 2019

nice dial and case but it looks like someone hand painted the orange second hand?

 

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connieseamaster

·Dec 22, 2019

janice&fred

nice dial and case but it looks like someone hand painted the orange second hand?

Can you explain what makes you think that? It looks pretty nice to my eye. A good deal for the price offered, IMO

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

janice&fred

nice dial and case but it looks like someone hand painted the orange second hand?

Any further clues?

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 22, 2019

Phil F

Any further clues?

everything else looks Kosher to me. we have a few similar dynamics but our second hands are blue. orange is also fine but from your pics it appears the center hole is filled with paint?

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

janice&fred

everything else looks Kosher to me. we have a few similar dynamics but our second hands are blue. orange is also fine but from your pics it appears the center hole is filled with paint?

A blue second one I found from another dealer.

 

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Walrus

·Dec 22, 2019

Do they make that dynamic with anything other than a blue second hand? I have one that’s blue and have been looking at others I’ve only seen blue

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 22, 2019

you've heard of ultraman? maybe these are dynamoman?

limited to 50 pieces (unless there's a big demand) 😀

 

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DaveK

·Dec 22, 2019

I’m just glad that Boris Yeltsin isn’t on the dial

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

DaveK

I’m just glad that Boris Yeltsin isn’t on the dial

I have to take the Yeltsin watch... in case someday this forum were out of topics.

 

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malilis

·Dec 23, 2019

Hello !
Apart from the fact that it is orange, it seems to me the second hand is painted correctly, same as other such dials ..
here is mine

 

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Noddyman

·Dec 23, 2019

What’s all the fuss with the orange seconds hand. Lots of Dynamics came like this.

 

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wilderbeast

·Dec 23, 2019

To quote Desmond:

I’m in the opposite situation to the OP - already own a Dynamic, now just waiting for an incoming cal 564 C case Connie in the New Year. I approve having both in the stable, @Phil F! Dynamics are very comfortable on the wrist and fun to wear.

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 23, 2019

some good info right here and yes these dynamics are fun to wear and won't break the bank. we love ours.

 

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dougwhiz

·Dec 23, 2019

2 of my Dynamics have an orange second hand and this one looks correct to me. Here's a closeup of one. Your watch is in nice condition for the price in my opinion. I haven't seen a non-perforated Omega strap like that though. Is that one of the original Corfam ones?

 

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Phil F

·Dec 23, 2019

dougwhiz

2 of my Dynamics have an orange second hand and this one looks correct to me. Here's a closeup of one. Your watch is in nice condition for the price in my opinion. I haven't seen a non-perforated Omega strap like that though. Is that one of the original Corfam ones?

No, that one is not original.

 

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wilderbeast

·Dec 24, 2019

Yes, I’m pretty sure the dial of the OP's watch is very similar to the top left example in the extract from Desmond's article above. I think the strap makes a good contrast and I believe original corfam ones are hard to come by these days. They were certainly made in some bold and funky colours!

 

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connieseamaster

·Dec 24, 2019

In my head canon, Dynamics are the ancestors of Swatch watches. No idea whether that's where the idea for Swatch watches came from though.

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Dec 30, 2019·@ ΩF

Cosmetically, a good watch. Mechanically - up to you to check it out ...

Seriously though: the case is thick and appears not to have been refinished, the sunburst is hard to refinish correctly & this looks to have age appropriate light wear; the dial is good and doesn't have signs of refinishing (check the serifs on the font); the second hand is completely correct for the hand/dial combination; there is an embossed Omega symbol visible on the glass just over the pinion (always a reassuring sign on one of these).

The only thing out of sync is the strap, which is a legit mid-70's Omega design but dates from 6 or so years after the watch was made. The serial no. dates the movement to 1969, which is correct for the model ref.

Looks like a fair price too - so I guess either the dealer likes you or you need to be sure to check it runs properly & get it serviced.

Good hunting !