Help identifying reference: Cosmic 2000 purchase

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hswazir

·Feb 16, 2025

Hello all! After extensive searches on here, google reverse image searches, going through multiple cosmic 2000 pictures, ads and queries here, I am at a loss to see a similar watch to one I’m looking to purchase on eBay. Reputable seller but I can’t tell if it’s what they call a “frankenwatch” or did this combination of case and dial actually exist from omega.
It’s a 38x42, and a 1022 movement. Please see attached pictures.
Thank you, all!

 

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Passover

·Feb 17, 2025

Hi, does the seller provide a reference number?

 

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sathomasga

·Feb 17, 2025

Looks like a 166.0131, though I don't recall seeing that exact dial.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 17, 2025

the hands 😬 (maybe) correct -> but the lenght....cruel.

 

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sathomasga

·Feb 17, 2025

Fallout Boy

the hands 😬 (maybe) correct -> but the lenght....cruel.

Agree. But they do look to be the same as https://omegaforums.net/threads/166-0131-cosmic-goo.136315/

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 17, 2025

Something wanted but not skillfully- my2cents

 

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hswazir

·Feb 17, 2025

Passover

Hi, does the seller provide a reference number?

Did not, I’m sorry. I agree with the @sathomasga the case is very similar to the 166.0131 which would be correct for the movement too but I can’t find any examples of this dial when I search that reference number

 

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sathomasga

·Feb 17, 2025

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Did not, I’m sorry. I agree with the @sathomasga the case is very similar to the 166.0131 which would be correct for the movement too but I can’t find any examples of this dial when I search that reference number

There are folks here much more experienced than me, but I don't see anything wrong with the dial; it's just a variation that I haven't seen before.

The fonts look correct to me; I don't seen any signs of paint on the indices; the faded tritium dots seem genuine, etc. If it has been refinished, I'd happily wear it.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 17, 2025

I don t see it: are there onyx inlays???

 

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hswazir

·Feb 17, 2025

Fallout Boy

I don t see it: are there onyx inlays???

It looks like it

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 17, 2025

nice!

 

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hswazir

·Feb 17, 2025

sathomasga

There are folks here much more experienced than me, but I don't see anything wrong with the dial; it's just a variation that I haven't seen before.

The fonts look correct to me; I don't seen any signs of paint on the indices; the faded tritium dots seem genuine, etc. If it has been refinished, I'd happily wear it.

I do appreciate your input!

 

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ken_hodson

·Feb 17, 2025

I've seen similar versions of the Comic 2000 in a c-shaped case...it's less common. The dial looks good too. The indices are blocks, so raised, which is why it has tyrannosaurus hands. The case looks V nice and also it looks like it may come on a 1171 bracelet, but would need to see the clasp to be sure.

 

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Passover

·Feb 17, 2025

ken_hodson

I've seen similar versions of the Comic 2000 in a c-shaped case...it's less common. The dial looks good too. The indices are blocks, so raised, which is why it has tyrannosaurus hands. The case looks V nice and also it looks like it may come on a 1171 bracelet, but would need to see the clasp to be sure.

Is the hand length correct? They really look short...

 

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ken_hodson

·Feb 17, 2025

I think so.
Here's one I used to have with similar block dial. The hands are short.

There is another dial variant without big block indices. The hands are longer...

 

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hswazir

·Feb 18, 2025

ken_hodson

I think so.
Here's one I used to have with similar block dial. The hands are short.

There is another dial variant without big block indices. The hands are longer...

Thank you so much for the insight. I went ahead and purchased it, will post an update when I receive it. I checked the pictures and it is indeed the 1171 with what appears to be 677 (not super clear in the pictures) end links. Thank you again.

 

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hswazir

·Feb 23, 2025

Received the watch - first impressions, fits great on the wrist with its lug to lug being smaller than my aqua terra 38.5, and less thick too.
The bracelet is a lot flimsier than other bracelets I have, including a vintage 1098 for the seamaster which feels a lot more substantial. Is that accurate for rhe 1171? I have not had the pleasure of wearing one on a speedmaster, but I initially had doubts whether it really was a vintage omega OEM bracelet.
Lastly, any idea on resizing this bracelet, there is only one link I could remove the rest I had to use the micro adjust to get as close to the size I need it to be.

Thanks all, for the great insights.

 

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hswazir

·Feb 23, 2025

@ken_hodson @CalgaryJim @sathomasga
Thank you ! Just wanted to tag you in the update.

 

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ken_hodson

·Feb 24, 2025

Very nice @hswazir. A good example, the case finishing in particular looks superb. The 1171 feels quite lightweight and jangly, particularly compared to modern bracelets. From what can be seen in the photos, it looks original. It has a nice trapezoidal logo on the clasp. Enjoy!