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Just Got My 352 Seamaster!

  1. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 4, 2012

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    And to be honest... I don't think I like it. Here are some quick pics:
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    The pictures in the eBay auction were not good so it was kind of a gamble. The dial is very nice, but has a little more wear than I hoped. What drew me into the watch in the first place was the unusual text placement which I still really like. The crystal needs to be replaced but that's not a big deal. The case is over polished. The movement is a beautiful clean 352 :). I'm just not sure. It doesn't sing to me like my gold one :(
     
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  2. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 4, 2012

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    I actually think it's a decent example...if I'm not mistaken these cases were a little thinner than the later 35Xs? I see there's a little wear next to the swiss made but it doesn't look too bad from your pics. Put some polywatch on the crystal, it might make it look a lot better. :)
     
  3. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 4, 2012

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    Thanks! This picture is after some serious polywatch polishing. The reason I think the case is over polished is because the lug holes are close to the top of the lugs. I will post some pics of this in a minute.
     
  4. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 4, 2012

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    All of your watches should really go through Kyle first for "processing" before moving on to you :p
     
  5. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 4, 2012

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    Ha! I wouldn't mind that :p
     
  6. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 4, 2012

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    Me neither...as long as I get to wear it a little. ;)
     
  7. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 4, 2012

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    Lugs may have been polished, but looks good for a 60 year old watch. The dial deterioration is caused by the radium on the dots on the dial and hands. Movement looks blurry, but clean.

    A new crystal and light case polish to shine it up a bit and it will really look nice. This one is worth getting the proper Omega branded crystal.

    Trust me. :)
    gatorcpa
     
  8. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 4, 2012

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    Yeah, sorry about the blurry movement pic, but yeah the movement is in great shape. I'm going to order the crystal tonight :). Thanks!
     
  9. Melhadary

    Melhadary Dec 5, 2012

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    Congrats :)

    Agree with all.... I'm sure you'll be hooked after it gets a bit of TLC ;)
     
  10. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 5, 2012

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    Thanks! I ordered the crystal yesterday from ofrei and then it just needs a nicer strap and maybe a light cape cod polishing.
     
  11. Wheels

    Wheels Dec 9, 2012

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    If you don't want it...................;)
     
  12. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Dec 14, 2012

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    Actually, I did decide to list it for sale. It's up there now