Hooded Seamaster Bumper.... Opinions needed

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

Hello all,
This watch has come up for sale locally. I have never seen a hooded omega on sale before in my part of the woods.
These are seller pics. To me other than the bracelet , it all looks legit.
Serial number dates it to 1952-54
The ask in my opinion is a bit high.. $1000 thereabouts.
Would love to know what your thoughts and advise is in this case.
Thanks!

 

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Edward53

·Feb 18, 2020

I don't know enough about that movement to be sure, but otherwise everything looks good to me. Price not high IMO for a rarity like that. As you say, how many will you ever see? Somebody will buy it if you don't.

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

@Edward53,.... Yes you are right. I will be seeing this in person soon. Seller assures of perfect timekeeping.

Not connected to the current thread but I have heard of some fake hooded cases coming out of the Far East. Don't know how far that's accurate.

 

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Bumper

·Feb 18, 2020

Hooded lugs, black waffle dial, bumper movement? Why have'nt you bought it yet?

 

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lindo

·Feb 18, 2020

Go for it! You will never see another and it is in crisp condition.

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

Bumper

Hooded lugs, black waffle dial, bumper movement? Why have'nt you bought it yet?

..... I plan to 😀 😀It should be with me for appraisal today.

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

lindo

Go for it! You will never see another and it is in crisp condition.

Done! Will definitely do so. Thank you!

 

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Edward53

·Feb 18, 2020

Please let us know and post some photos if you buy it!

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

@Edward53 , @lindo ., @Bumper.....
Thank you gents for your words of encouragement and advice.
Met the guy. Deal done. $950 . Took some quick pics.

I am over the moon! !

 

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BlackTalon

·Feb 18, 2020·This Space for Rent

That was a steal in my opinion. Well done!

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

BlackTalon

That was a steal in my opinion. Well done!

Thank you!!

 

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Edward53

·Feb 18, 2020

BlackTalon

That was a steal in my opinion. Well done!

+1.

 

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nkb

·Feb 18, 2020

Congratulations, you bagged a great piece!
Gotta do justice to it by getting a period correct or at least authentic omega bracelet ! Or do you prefer a strap?

 

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bgrisso

·Feb 18, 2020

Wow, really nice, congratulations!

 

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DaveK

·Feb 18, 2020

 

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Edward53

·Feb 18, 2020

A bracelet like this one would set it off well, I think:

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

nkb

Congratulations, you bagged a great piece!
Gotta do justice to it by getting a period correct or at least authentic omega bracelet ! Or do you prefer a strap?

I think I will put it on a strap till I get a correct bracelet.

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

bgrisso

Wow, really nice, congratulations!

Thank you!

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

DaveK

😀 😀 😀

 

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Samir

·Feb 18, 2020

Edward53

A bracelet like this one would set it off well, I think:

The endlinks won't fit... No?