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·I just picked up this Caliber 26.5 SOB T.2, and probably over-paid for it.
It barely runs and will need a full rebuild, but all the parts seem there.
Movement SN: 8327999
Case back SN: 9101345
I am concerned about the dial though. It's looks kind rough - I thought the dial making technology was better than that by 1934?
It's vaguely similar to bits of these two watches posted by another user.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/cal-26-5-sob-t2.52530/
Dial looks like his first watch, case matches the second. (the ebay seller polished the case before selling, don't know why).
Would the dial be original, or a refinish? If the later, is it a vintage refinish, if there is such a thing?
If the vintage pedigree is lost, would this be a good candidate for a new look?
It barely runs and will need a full rebuild, but all the parts seem there.
Movement SN: 8327999
Case back SN: 9101345
I am concerned about the dial though. It's looks kind rough - I thought the dial making technology was better than that by 1934?
It's vaguely similar to bits of these two watches posted by another user.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/cal-26-5-sob-t2.52530/
Dial looks like his first watch, case matches the second. (the ebay seller polished the case before selling, don't know why).
Would the dial be original, or a refinish? If the later, is it a vintage refinish, if there is such a thing?
If the vintage pedigree is lost, would this be a good candidate for a new look?