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  1. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    If not, what can you tell me about this model? Thanks!
     
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  2. apsm100 applysome! May 21, 2020

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    Not fake! Dial looks original too. Crown is a replacement.
     
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  3. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    Thank you! yeah, I knew about the crown, I'm looking for an original one already
     
  4. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado May 21, 2020

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    Someone polished the hell out of the case, looks melted.
     
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  5. killer67 May 21, 2020

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    Look like an authentic 1950s (my guess is 1954ish) GP Omega bumper automatic with a cal 354, original hands and service crown. Can't see if it has a signed crystal. Sadly, as mentioned, the case been heavily polished
     
  6. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    Thanks guys! How much would you say it costs? Since it's heavily polished
     
  7. killer67 May 21, 2020

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    unserviced and in that condition my guess is $300-350
     
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  8. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    I knew it was polished, but I really like it this way, before service it was terrible, (not my decision to polish) and now, in my eyes it looks great
     
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  9. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    Thank you, then I paid about the right price
     
  10. killer67 May 21, 2020

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    its a classic - don’t get too caught up in polished or not and enjoy the watch
     
  11. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    Thanks man! I am sure enjoying it, will keep it to the grave!
     
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  12. tpatta Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance May 21, 2020

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    Yes they did, but it's really shiny !!!! ::facepalm2::
     
  13. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    Yeah, felt like I'm never sharing personal collection here again, I absolutely understand the polishing comments, because I asked, but no one needs comments like that
     
  14. apsm100 applysome! May 21, 2020

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    I think comparing a brown dial, which is from natural age, to case polishing is unfair.
    I think a better comparison would be dial refinishing or retouching: refinishing or overpolishing a case parallels this closer. Overpolished cases are inherently unattractive as are refinished dials. You cannot argue an unpolished or lightly polished case is not better; this affects the value (and the history/craft). Personal opinion is aside that.

    I did not mention the case finishing in my comment because it is obvious here the OP doesn't mind it. As long as he is happy with it then all good.

    ...But I am willing to bet if he saw a unpolished example (or even a lightly polished one) he would want to trade up immediately. ;)
     
  15. apsm100 applysome! May 21, 2020

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    For me 'roached bezel (if I think I know what that is)', 'heavily worn out case', 'overpolished case', 'refinished dial' are all on the same level.
    Brown dial is a bit of a grey area, I am not so crazy about them.
     
  16. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado May 21, 2020

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  17. Dan S May 21, 2020

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    1. Everyone is free to appreciate whatever they happen to like.
    2. The collectible market values originality.

    These two issues are disconnected, and neither is susceptible to argument, which is why people in this thread (and other threads) are just talking past each other. If you like repainted dials and polished cases ... fine, just say so and leave it at that. There's no reason to get defensive about it and rant about the fact that the collectible market values original dials and unpolished cases. I have some watches with really sharp cases, and some that show wear and polishing. I appreciate the sharp cases more, but I don't take it personally or get defensive if someone points out that the others are polished. I know they are, and I wish they were sharper, but if I keep them in my collection, it's because there's still something I like about them. They're just watches.
     
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  18. Raphael25 May 21, 2020

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    I couldn't agree more :thumbsup:
     
  19. Eric304 May 21, 2020

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    I like it!. As long as u love it who cares about what others think.
     
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  20. Davidt May 22, 2020

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    @pseikotick stop getting your knickers in a twist.

    The OP posted a watch and asked for opinions, one of the replies commented on the case being polished. I haven't seen some of them as it looks like they have been deleted now, so I assume they were possibly overly abrupt which I agree isn't needed.

    However, one can't post a watch asking for opinions, and then be unhappy when they recieve just that - subjective opinions.

    Whether you agree or not, some people (me included) shy away from polished cases as they can significantly alter the appearance of a watch and original sharp lines combined with years of natural wear can look wonderful. Others collectors are fine with polishing. Same with dial patina, age related changes in colour, modifications, lume loss/degradation/reluming. This subjectivity as to what is acceptable and attractive is part of the great allure of vintage watch collecting and just as someone shouldn't tell you you're wrong for being fine with a polished case, you shouldn't be criticising collectors who don't like them. There's enough variation out there for everyone.
     
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