Help with this Omega ref 2421-2

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scherrerer

·May 15, 2022

Hi guys, does anyone know something about this piece. All I know is that this is the reference 2421-2 (1944) 34mm and belongs to the hammer automatic category. I haven‘t found anything online or elsewhere. The glass was apparently replaced. What would something like this be worth? I find the dial and patina really nice.

 

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Tony C.

·May 15, 2022·Ωf Jury member

This is a nice reference. The one that you show has a replacement crown, and radium burn on the dial, but the snap-back "waterproof" case appears to be in very good condition.

Values can vary significantly, especially given the current economic uncertainties.

 

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Caracal25

·May 15, 2022

That's a great looking dial

 

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Dan S

·May 15, 2022

Nice piece overall. Have you bought any of the watches you have been asking about?

 

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scherrerer

·May 15, 2022

Dan S

Nice piece overall. Have you bought any of the watches you have been asking about?

Not yet - I'm still kind of waiting for the right piece and trying to figure stuff out, I'm also learning a lot from you guys and I appreciate your help 😀

 

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scherrerer

·May 15, 2022

Tony C.

This is a nice reference. The one that you show has a replacement crown, and radium burn on the dial, but the snap-back "waterproof" case appears to be in very good condition.

Values can vary significantly, especially given the current economic uncertainties.

Is a replaced crown considered a dealbreaker or a reason to bargain? The watch is listed for around 690$.

 

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Tony C.

·May 15, 2022·Ωf Jury member

scherrerer

Is a replaced crown considered a dealbreaker or a reason to bargain? The watch is listed for around 690$.

You could source a more sympathetic replacement crown. The price is not out of line.

 

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Azveld

·May 15, 2022

I like the radium burn, it gives a Scarface effect, a watch that has lived with danger.
the case has a nice appeal with its prominent handles.

the replacement crown is a good bargaining chip, the starting price being already attractive.