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I think I'm getting the eye...a beautiful, but redialled Omega Chronometre

  1. chrisblanch Jan 24, 2020

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    Hi all,

    I think I'm developing the eye. Thanks for being such a great resource as I dive into this crazy world.

    Evidence #1: Looking at the watches I almost bought 6 months ago, I'm appalled.

    Evidence #2: I've narrowed my focus. Instead of getting excited about completely different watch brands and styles, I've started to dive in deep and really learn about pre-seamaster Omegas so that I can spot the details.

    As an example, here's a watch that checked a lot of boxes, but a couple tiny things set off my redial alarm. The word Chronometre is the wrong font - it should be more of a serif but this one is completely sans-serif. Also, other examples of this exact watch say SWISS MADE at the bottom, and the sub-dial doesn't appear to be completely circular. The dial shows some wear, which I've come to realize is a good sign, but all-in-all is in dangerously good condition.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. TexOmega Jan 24, 2020

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    Lovely movement, regardless.
     
  3. OMEGuy Jan 24, 2020

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    I think that's the way to go... :thumbsup:

    Redial, yes.

    I think the hour hand is wrong as well (wrong shape).
     
  4. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Jan 24, 2020

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    It is.

    That crown sticking out isn't giving me warm fuzzies, either.

    Tom