I found a SS 2852 with black dial and gold hardware

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Interestingly, I found this watch on a Chinese online marketplace. I seldom see this combination coming into the market. Asking price is about 4900USD, but I believe it is negotiable. Please notice the Omega certificate in the background does not belongs to the watch.
 
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I'm no expert on the model, but would say that some grinding has been done on the case back around the emblem.
 
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What’s the movement number of this watch?
501, original description mentioned this.
 
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I'm no expert on the model, but would say that some grinding has been done on the case back around the emblem.
you mean polishing? That is ok.
 
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Just my opinion, but $4,900, even if negotiable, is very steep for a steel cased 2852 even with a black dial and gold furniture.
 
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Just my opinion, but $4,900, even if negotiable, is very steep for a steel cased 2852 even with a black dial and gold furniture.
If I can make it to 3.5k I will take it. This one I can get it without paying custom duty, that will also save me 8%.
 
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If this is a gilt dial, those discolorings around "Constellation" could be a good reason to just pass on this entirely, unless the price is sub $2K - I've paid over market value for a RG matte black dial in the past, and I kinda regret it

By the way I sent you a private message
 
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If this is a gilt dial, those discolorings around "Constellation" could be a good reason to just pass on this entirely, unless the price is sub $2K - I've paid over market value for a RG matte black dial in the past, and I kinda regret it

By the way I sent you a private message
What is the issue of the discoloring? People don't like it? It looks ok to me...
 
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IMO the dial is original (means not reprinted) but I am pretty sure that it has been "washed" (old yellowed lacquer removed).
The area underneath and near by the scripts shows the remnants of the old varnish, hence the slightly different colour - looks like a "halo".