Hole on Watch Crown

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Nattyco

·May 16, 2020

Hi People of OF,

I was scrolling through the bay and came across this vintage Movado with a weird hole on the crown. Anyone knows if this was part of its design (although I highly doubt so because it reduces WR) or damage? I don't think it's a reflection since the "hole" look to have some depth it.

Thanks in advance!

-Nat

 

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WYO_Watch

·May 16, 2020

My guess = reflection

https://omegaforums.net/threads/embarassing-reflections.65735/

 

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DaveK

·May 16, 2020

Whose hole is it then?

 

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Nattyco

·May 16, 2020

WYO_Watch

My guess = reflection

https://omegaforums.net/threads/embarassing-reflections.65735/

from the watch band? Though I can't think of any thing on the band that might give that reflection.

 

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X350 XJR

·May 16, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Most crowns are some sort of base-metal with a gold cap, it is possible, actually likely that is simply worn through.

 

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JimInOz

·May 17, 2020·Melbourne Australia

Welding spatter?

 

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WatchCor

·May 17, 2020

And to my eyes it seems to be ever so slightly off center so probably not by design.

No clue what it could be though. Maybe it's a "dimple" from a hit it took in its life instead of a "true hole". 😕