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Help w US cased omega auto https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Omega-Automatic-Year-1952-Gold-Case-14k
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·I imagine the experts will need a better dial shot to help you.
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eternalover
·There were a couple but not fantastic
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··Home For Wayward WatchesPerhaps I ought to visit Redman's Jeweler & Optometrist for an eye exam for I see the photos as too grainy to discern originality.
I like the 1940s/1950s Omega bumper movements which are surprisingly accurate when serviced and regulated and stubbornly dependable too in my experience. Three Omega bumper movement watches live here.
As far as the cases, when in the U. S. do as the Americans do and wear a vintage Omega marketed in the U. S. and enjoy the mid century styling. No, the contract cases are not as desireable in the collectors' world, but the watches are great fun to wear and can be quite charming, especially if solid gold. Never heard that the cases weren't reliable, just that they aren't so desirable. Don't go hog wild with the bid button when considering these watches.
That said, if dial can be determined to be original then that Omega bumper in its 14kt gold case will not be had for less than a thousand in today's vintage market climate. Whether it is worth so much is debatable, but it's gonna bring that much.
I like the 1940s/1950s Omega bumper movements which are surprisingly accurate when serviced and regulated and stubbornly dependable too in my experience. Three Omega bumper movement watches live here.
As far as the cases, when in the U. S. do as the Americans do and wear a vintage Omega marketed in the U. S. and enjoy the mid century styling. No, the contract cases are not as desireable in the collectors' world, but the watches are great fun to wear and can be quite charming, especially if solid gold. Never heard that the cases weren't reliable, just that they aren't so desirable. Don't go hog wild with the bid button when considering these watches.
That said, if dial can be determined to be original then that Omega bumper in its 14kt gold case will not be had for less than a thousand in today's vintage market climate. Whether it is worth so much is debatable, but it's gonna bring that much.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesYou posted a clearer photo while I pontificated. Looks an original waffle dial to me.
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·Tks finding these in this condition is v hard. Your wise words are helpful. I heard the US waterproof cases were not quite as good as the Swiss, but suspect often such issues might be servicing and activity.
In U.K. Import taxes often make these uneconomic from Europe. U.K. prices reflect this and 14 and 18ct harder to find at sensible money. This looked ok. I won’t leap at it!
In U.K. Import taxes often make these uneconomic from Europe. U.K. prices reflect this and 14 and 18ct harder to find at sensible money. This looked ok. I won’t leap at it!
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·Tks finding these in this condition is v hard. Your wise words are helpful. I heard the US waterproof cases were not quite as good as the Swiss, but suspect often such issues might be servicing and activity.
In U.K. Import taxes often make these uneconomic from Europe. U.K. prices reflect this and 14 and 18ct harder to find at sensible money. This looked ok. I won’t leap at it!
There is no reason to avoid a US Collection watch. The cases were made by top case-makers and the only issue, if you could call it that, is that the straps are in inches, not millimeters, but you can get NOS straps and bracelets on eBay.
Leap away, you have nothing to fear.
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·There is no reason to avoid a US Collection watch. The cases were made by top case-makers and the only issue, if you could call it that, is that the straps are in inches, not millimeters, but you can get NOS straps and bracelets on eBay.
Leap away, you have nothing to fear.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesThis is only personal habit, but no vintage watch here at the "Home For Wayward Watches" ever discovers the meaning of the word "wet" so relative resistance to water isn't given any special consideration. While I like the serviced watches to be up to specs to whatever degree of water resistance was originally intended I avoid wetting them, even the divers.
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·Y I wasn’t planning to go diving except w my 2004 seamaster!
It’s more about the case quality and production standard, and if this makes a difference to collectability and overall durability. Seems like this is a minor issue from the comments
It’s more about the case quality and production standard, and if this makes a difference to collectability and overall durability. Seems like this is a minor issue from the comments
