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·So many mysteries here.
If the watch movement did ever live in the Star case, why doesn't the movement have a US Import mark of OXG stamped on it?
Why is the re-printed dial done with "Swiss" in the US style, not "Swiss Made" as it would be in the Swiss case (made by Buser?).
How many other Omega watches come with two disparate cases as being portrayed here?
That is true, so rare in fact that this is the only example I've ever seen.
You have come to the foremost Omega collector forum and have been given good advice which you seem inclined to ignore.
Your "Omega specialist" is either not as expert as they declare, or they are a very nice person and are telling you what you want to hear.
I shall not comment any further on this one.
So many mysteries here.
If the watch movement did ever live in the Star case, why doesn't the movement have a US Import mark of OXG stamped on it?
Why is the re-printed dial done with "Swiss" in the US style, not "Swiss Made" as it would be in the Swiss case (made by Buser?).
How many other Omega watches come with two disparate cases as being portrayed here?
That is true, so rare in fact that this is the only example I've ever seen.
You have come to the foremost Omega collector forum and have been given good advice which you seem inclined to ignore.
Your "Omega specialist" is either not as expert as they declare, or they are a very nice person and are telling you what you want to hear.
I shall not comment any further on this one.
So many mysteries here.
If the watch movement did ever live in the Star case, why doesn't the movement have a US Import mark of OXG stamped on it?
Why is the re-printed dial done with "Swiss" in the US style, not "Swiss Made" as it would be in the Swiss case (made by Buser?).
How many other Omega watches come with two disparate cases as being portrayed here?
That is true, so rare in fact that this is the only example I've ever seen.
You have come to the foremost Omega collector forum and have been given good advice which you seem inclined to ignore.
Your "Omega specialist" is either not as expert as they declare, or they are a very nice person and are telling you what you want to hear.
I shall not comment any further on this one.
This is very important information that confirms a common practice among importers of the time.
In the 1950s, due to very high import duties and taxes on gold (particularly in Canada and the United States), Omega often shipped its movements and dials bare. Local distributors would then assemble the watch in locally produced cases or offer the customer a choice of finishes.
Having the complete set (and its second original case) adds real historical value.
How to prepare the shipment or
So many mysteries here.
If the watch movement did ever live in the Star case, why doesn't the movement have a US Import mark of OXG stamped on it?
Why is the re-printed dial done with "Swiss" in the US style, not "Swiss Made" as it would be in the Swiss case (made by Buser?).
How many other Omega watches come with two disparate cases as being portrayed here?
That is true, so rare in fact that this is the only example I've ever seen.
You have come to the foremost Omega collector forum and have been given good advice which you seem inclined to ignore.
Your "Omega specialist" is either not as expert as they declare, or they are a very nice person and are telling you what you want to hear.
I shall not comment any further on this one.
I suspect a healthy dose of AI slop. No watch has ever been delivered with a "second case'
I suspect a healthy dose of AI slop. No watch has ever been delivered with a "second case'
