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If crown on Omega SMP 2551.80 is push pull does it mean that the watch is fake?

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Hi, I am interested as the title suggests if the crown on the Omega SMP 2551.80 is push-pull does it mean that the watch is fake? Could it be changed? Never saw this problem. Thanks for the replays.
 
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Also want to add that I tried to find out some info on the issue but I could not find a similar thread so it can also be useful for other members. 馃榾
 
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This should be a screw down crown. If you want to know if the watch is fake, post clear photos from all sides of the watch, and post the serial number.
 
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There's also the possibility that a not-so-caring watchmaker replaced the original screw-in crown and threaded tube with a standard waterproof crown and standard non-threaded tube. Which would be a strong facepalm moment, but the rest of the watch could still be original. Pictures will help
 
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That serial number corresponds to the correct model.

Serial number: 60152759
Article ref: 25518000

The watch appears to be genuine based on the photos. Not sure if the threads are just stripped ion the crown, or if someone has made a modification - to determine that you need to seek out a watchmaker who is familiar with these - one that has an Omega parts account would be ideal.
 
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+1 looks original, so will probably just need a new crown/tube
 
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OP, is your Helium Escape Valve (HEV) crown at the 10 O'clock position also a pull-out? As far as i'm aware both the crowns should be replaced during a service; I wonder if you're seeing the same issue for that one too.
 
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OP, is your Helium Escape Valve (HEV) crown at the 10 O'clock position also a pull-out? As far as i'm aware both the crowns should be replaced during a service; I wonder if you're seeing the same issue for that one too.
No it is screw down
 
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Unfortunately, I do not have a photo of the movement... Is it possible that the movement is swapped and that is the reason for the not screw-down crown? Why would anyone do that? ...
 
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Unfortunately, I do not have a photo of the movement... Is it possible that the movement is swapped and that is the reason for the not screw-down crown? Why would anyone do that? ...

No, that is unrelated to the movement.
 
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No, that is unrelated to the movement.
So it is repairable - just to put there new original screw.
 
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So it is repairable - just to put there new original screw.

A new case tube and crown would likely repair this.
 
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