I have searched a few forums without much information about this particular reference and caliber. I have found a local seller who has an 18K 2520 Seamaster for sale but I am not sure about a typical price to even make an offer. From what I understand, this was a fairly uncommon reference with the 352RG chronometer movement. Does anyone know how many were produced? General price point? Thanks in advance!
Finally got some photographs...not the best quality unfortunately and no movement shot as of yet. Dial looks good to me. Case looks unpolished. Crown is original. Bracelet is aftermarket, and will be swapped. What are your thoughts?
Yup, that's lesson one! Coincidental hand placement from the seller, or is age catching up with me and my inner cynicism being released?
How considerate of the seller to wait until 11:00 to take photos so he didn't wake anyone with all the clicking.
Is that a hard and fast rule? I may be confused, but I seem to recall Bill Sohne writing that there were a few exceptions to this near the end to the 30t2rg run.
I was wondering the same thing because the rest of the dial including the seconds track looks quite sharp.
I can't find a Bill Sohne reference regarding the Seamster, but here is what Desmond has to say about the Constellation spelling: Chronometre versus Chronometer Omega has confirmed that in cases 2887 and 2943 onwards a gradual changeover of the script occurred to the spelling “Chronometer” on the dial. However, it says that there are exceptions because it had many dial versions for the same watch reference and inventory in various dials styles was exhausted before the new dials were ordered. Generally, later serial numbers (post 16 million) in this series will have “Chronometer” Omega says that while it cannot state with certainty the increasing popularity of Constellations in English- speaking countries may have influenced the change. The French for the English ‘chronometer’ is indeed ‘chronometre’. This change on Omega dials occurred also at a time in the later 1950s when French was losing its status as a major diplomatic language. Again, this refers to the Connies, but I wonder if the same applies to the Seamasters. This may well be a redial, but I think we need better pics and more input.
Yes. And the chronometre word should be wider than automatic and it is the opposite in the watch you are asking about.
So far, I have found no exception with watches powered by movements earlier than 16 mil serial #. Anybody has one?
Perceptive eyes and great help as always, thanks! If the dial were not redone and in this condition, what would you expect to pay for a 2520? I'll keep looking
I'm going to say $1500 to $2000 is the ballpark range for the 14k to 18k examples but could go well beyond that based on metal (18k rose), dial style (black textured/plank) and condition.