Having bought my first 2505 a little while ago, I'm addicted. Absolutely love the look of these. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective) these are becoming really pricey when all original... but when you find a good one at a reasonable price, the feeling is just awesome.

So, I spend most of my time in South America. A lot of Frankens here - but at the same time, quite an interesting history Omega has here with the 30t2's and Teddington's etc. A lot of caution definitely necessary but some interesting finds.

I found this interesting dial which appears to be in a gold plated 2505-1 case. At first I assumed it was a redial, but judging from the 2505 article on blackbough, it could just be original. What do you think?

Here is the blackbough image, which refers to the image in the top right as a 2505-1 from 1947.
https://www.blackbough.co.uk/omega-reference-2505-varying-examples-of-this-oversize-model/


Here is the watch that is for sale. Terrible picture - but I'll try to inspect it this weekend to verify the watch in person to look at the dial. While not identical to the top right image, the styling of the seconds are still consistent with many other 2505's including my own honeycomb 2505-19. The Case appears to be gold plated but the lugs do not have the outside holes for the pins. The crown is signed and looks original, also in gold.




While I know you can't give me the best input judging from the quality of the pics - perhaps some thoughts or guidelines on what to look for when I see it in person.

 

Yes the jumbos are awesome pieces.
The top right example from Blackbough is a redial but the style of dial is legit.
The lugs on your gold example look too thin.
Possibly replated which may have buried the drill holes.
Need better pics to evaluate the dial.

 

Thanks Rman

Any other examples of dials like that you could refer me to? Never seen the 3 and 9 like that before.

 

i can’t find one just now but they’re out there.
The Blackbough markers are the real deal, the printing is what’s been redone.

 

Dial looks ok. Granted, photo quality isn't good and I'm looking at this on my phone. Movement looks clean. Never saw a 2505 with a gold plated case, but I'll leave that to others more knowledgeable about this reference.

 

and any first impressions of the dial? Of the version I’m looking at? As far as th

Just saw the watch - all original and gold plated, dial original and definitely a 2505. Case is exactly the same minus the holes. Any opinion on a gold plated 2505? Gold original crown. I've only once seen another gold plated one https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/15998537-omega-jumbo-265-bk-2505-3-men-1950-1959

 

Perhaps use images to explain what what you are talking about, clear images. Not links or blurry photos.

 

The photos I have are the only ones I have access to. I just wanted to know if you knew of any 2505s gold plated.

 

@vintagecaliber may have more info

 

thank you

 

Here are some of my jumbos, one of my favorite Omega references.

 

Amazing!

 

Does this dial look touched up?

Edit: I'll answer my own question. Bottom 30" marker doesn't align with the sub-second crosshair.

 

Just bought your top model but in not nearly as nice condition.

 

My jumbo to add to the above. Rose gold. All original, and, no, the dial has not been refinished.

 

The only thing I can add is a shabby 2319/2 circa 1944 but I still love owning and wearing it.

Is nice inside.

 

Ah, so it was you. You got a great price on that, IMO.

 

Let's see it! Congratulations.

In the mean time here's a macro of its brother.

 

2181 checking in

 

Didn't buy it here, think you probably saw a different one for sale. Mine is in shabby condition as far as the pics I saw but will try clean it up - though yes, for $100 wasn't a bad buy at all lol. I'll get it in a couple of days.