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  1. alam Oct 31, 2012

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    Did I read some where that Omega did not make their case backs with this type of finish? or did they?

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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 31, 2012

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    If they didn't... a lot of collectors are in trouble lol

    I've seen at least 3 very early 18K constellations that are verifiably real
     
  3. alam Oct 31, 2012

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    Ok, I thought reading something about this type of finish in the past - maybe was on a particular model. Here are the remaining pieces of the watch:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SOLID...801481004?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item43b51e752cPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Besides the price being out of whack - anything suspicious about this one?
     
  4. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 31, 2012

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    The crown isn't right, and I think it is possibly a redial. I wish the pics were bigger.
     
  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 31, 2012

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    Well... it has a slightly boring dial for a 2627 but that's just because I'm biased...
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 31, 2012

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    This is the caseback on my OJ2627 SMPP:

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  7. alam Oct 31, 2012

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    Let's see its face - I want to compare the level of boredness :whistling:
     
  8. chiko7734 Oct 31, 2012

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    My 18k seamaster also has that finish
     
  9. ulackfocus Oct 31, 2012

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    It's called perlage, and it's very common for many manufacturers - Omega, IWC, Longines, etc. :thumbsup:


    EDIT: duh! Illustrations (sorry about the temporary stupidity ::shy:: )

    Universal Geneve Polerouter:

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    Audemars Piguet Classique:

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    Longines Flagship (somebody would know this if they popped the back off their watch :rolleyes: ):

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    Jaeger - LeCoultre 2285:

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    Omega Seamaster Chronograph:

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    Here's a Constellation that's an exception:

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  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 31, 2012

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    Rolex too ;)
     
  11. alam Oct 31, 2012

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    I'm afraid to break it :D ah so this is how it looks inside.... this pic is now my part of my reference library::book::
     
  12. ulackfocus Oct 31, 2012

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    Ahhh, who cares? ::yawn::

    ( :D )

    Sure, do you need a movement shot too?

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  13. alam Oct 31, 2012

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    :thumbsup: