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  1. imichael11 Sep 19, 2018

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    Hello all,
    I received this watch as part of a trade and I am wondering what model caliber it might be. I have seen a similar watch on the web but it has drilled lugs and mine doesn’t. The cross hair second sub dial also appears rare. I also have seen similar watches on the web but their diameter is 36mm and mine is 35mm. I am very confused and any help would be greatly appreciated.
    The closest I can guess is a:
    OMEGA Classic Ref. 2890-2 Caliber 266 36mm 1954c

    If indeed is a genuine vintage Omega would $350. be a reasonable price for the unit?
     
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  2. imichael11 Sep 19, 2018

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    I should also mention that the watch keeps time at plus or minus 10 seconds per day and takes 20 turns of the crown to fully wind the mechanism.
     
  3. 89-0 Sep 19, 2018

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    pics of the movement?
     
  4. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 19, 2018

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    You'll have to open it up. Otherwise we are all just making educated guesses.
     
  5. Dan S Sep 19, 2018

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    The proper way to determine the reference and caliber is to open the watch and look inside. Even if someone recognizes the shape of the case, there is no way to verify that it is correct and original without those photos.
     
  6. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Sep 19, 2018

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    "Swiss Made" is bonkers, the dial is the face of the fair lady, the minute and hour hands are wrong.
    So I feel we are looking at parts.
     
  7. Dan S Sep 19, 2018

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    There is obviously damage around the outer edge, so SWISS MADE may have been repainted. I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that the dial is completely repainted, and I certainly wouldn't assume anything worse. But photos are necessary.
     
  8. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Sep 19, 2018

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    Hi Dan,
    Once a deviant from leaving the factory, ...a deviant.
    While not completely unoriginal, it still hurts. I wish they hadn't tried.
     
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  9. imichael11 Sep 19, 2018

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    Thanks guys for your helpful knowledge. I’m now so ticked off it is a fake like Uncle Buck infers I’m going to toss it in the Pacific Ocean here in Victoria, BC.
    I just don’t understand why it runs so well, though.
     
  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 19, 2018

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    I would need to see inside to know for sure, but I think the dial might be original, but harshly cleaned.

    “Swiss Made” is in right place, more or less. Movement could be later caliber 268 or 269, which had this type of subdial.

    Think we need more information before bringing out the tar and feathers.
    gatorcpa
     
  11. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 19, 2018

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    Not fake at all, but it's not a ref 2890.

    I honestly don't think the dial is refinished, perhaps the SWISS MADE has been redone but not the rest of it, as noted.

    I found this just doing a quick google, reference 2750 cal 266, with same dial and hands.

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  12. imichael11 Sep 19, 2018

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    Thank you for the replies. I thought I would add 3 photos taken from the web. These photos represent the exact colour of the dial on my Omega. My photos make the dial appear much more white. Just thought I’d throw that in. Original pics were taken by my iPhone.
    Take care,
    Michael
     
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  13. imichael11 Sep 19, 2018

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    That’s nice to hear. I don’t feel so sick to my tummy anymore.
    Tomorrow I will take it to my watchmaker to open the caseback and I will take some pictures of the movement and inside the case back.
    I feel very humbled to converse with you gentlemen. Thank you for your time.
    Michael
     
  14. imichael11 Sep 20, 2018

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    Hi gentlemen,
    Here are the photos you requested if the caseback and movement. Take care,
    Michael
     
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  15. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 20, 2018

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  17. imichael11 Sep 20, 2018

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    Thanks for your help. Greatly appreciated.
    Michael