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Help identfying this Vintage Omega
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tnt9
·Omega Automatic Bumper 2398-1, call 332, US domestic made gold plated case using imported Swiss movement. looks like redial to me but there are experts here for this.
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gbesq
·Poorly refinished dial and an overpolished plated case. I would return it and get a refund if you can.
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Sveskejuice
·Poorly refinished dial and an overpolished plated case. I would return it and get a refund if you can.
Would you mind explaining to me why its poorly polished and refinished? Im new to this so im just trying to learn
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Sveskejuice
·Omega Automatic Bumper 2398-1, call 332, US domestic made gold plated case using imported Swiss movement. looks like redial to me but there are experts here for this.
Thanks a lot now I can look more into it!
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gbesq
·Would you mind explaining to me why its poorly polished and refinished? Im new to this so im just trying to learn
As for the dial refinish, your inability to find an identical dial online for this reference is a strong indication of a redial. The very thick, bold crosshair lines on the subdial are also evidence of a redial. On an authentic original dial the crosshair lines are much finer, as in this example:
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··Oooo subtitles!I’m not sure the case is really that bad but it’s definitely a redial. One tell is how the minute ticks are slightly out of line with the applied furniture at certain points. You get a feel for redials when you’ve looked at hundreds of watches and there is no doubt over this. Whether that is a deal breaker is up to you.
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Sveskejuice
·Look at the lower lugs and you’ll see areas where the gold plating has completely worn through to the base metal (likely brass) underneath. Here are some photos of unpolished lugs. See the difference?
As for the dial refinish, your inability to find an identical dial online for this reference is a strong indication of a redial. The very thick, bold crosshair lines on the subdial are also evidence of a redial. On an authentic original dial the crosshair lines are much finer, as in this example:
Thank you for taking your time to reply. I see what you mean. Its prob not the best restoration job. There are lots for things I need to learn here as Im going to continue to buy watches that are older.
I still like this watch even the poor finish on it. It has value to me in other ways but Im def gonna do more research before buying the next one.
You guys are great here with all the knowledge wouldnt be able to find info like this anywhere else. Thanks a lot!
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Sveskejuice
·I’m not sure the case is really that bad but it’s definitely a redial. One tell is how the minute ticks are slightly out of line with the applied furniture at certain points. You get a feel for redials when you’ve looked at hundreds of watches and there is no doubt over this. Whether that is a deal breaker is up to you.
I see it. It doesnt bother me that much but would be nice to see it all aligned perfectly. I will keep my eyes open on these small details in the future as I browse watches. As you said it become easier to stop there things with more experience. Im new to this its my first watch that isnt a no name.
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Sveskejuice
·I paid 770 euro for the watch. Do you guys think its a good price?
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filfb22
·I paid 770 euro for the watch. Do you guys think its a good price?
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Dan S
·With the refinished dial and the plated case, I'd put the value below 200 Euro.
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SOG53
·You can ask for opinions before you buy
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