I'm having doubts on this one... crown & caseback looks off, what do you think?

 

There are definitely some replacement pieces on it, and I don't think all of them are official Omega parts. The bezel is the first thing that jumps out at me. Wait for more informed opinions as I'm not a dive watch guy.

 

The Chinese made cases often have those bright yellow numbers, so I agree I would pass on that one.

Cheers, Al

 

I noticed that the genuine original ones here have lume that has aged to a brown color but have seen others from the same period, mid to late 60's that have aged green lume. Is there a reason for this?

 

water and humidity infiltration i think

 

Thanks Pitpro, it has been bugging me for a while. I haven't really begun to bone up on these yet but have wondered why some that look ok to my untrained eye get passed over and another that looks a bit on the rough side will go for several grand. This one keeps getting listed with no bids so there must be something seriously wrong with it.

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too expensive for the condition.... kind regards. achim

 

Ah, thanks Achim.