Figured I would post this here for discussion. I've focused the majority of my attention and research over the past couple of years to Omega vintage watches, so when I come across things like this I always feel more than a bit cautious. There are a few red flags here, but my major questions are these: Is it possible to have a dial that is this aged, and at the same time have a basically flawless case? If it had spend 50/60 years in a drawer, I would assume a more even aging on the dial. The darkening and freckles on the southern half of the dial seem to indicate use, so I'm assuming this is not the original case...which would make sense since the seller didn't include a picture of the case-back in any of the photos (inside or outside). While the picture of the movement isn't great, it doesn't seem to have any obvious issues that I've learned to look for from reading posts by
@Archer,
@gatorcpa and others. Am I correct in my assessment that the dial and movement are likely (mostly) original, while the case, crown (and probably pushers) are replacements? Something is bothering me about the movement as well, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I feel like the markings on the 321 are usually different than this example, but I'm far from an expert. Just feels like this is a franken-watch, but the early bidding has me questioning myself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lemania-Steel-Chronograph-2520-27CH-321-Manual-Wind-35mm-Watch-1960s/323231858389?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Would love one of these !! Great looks
Click to expand...