Looking into purchasing a 1950s 420

Posts
1
Likes
0
Came across this 1952 420 recently, and while I’m intrigued, I’m curious what a more trained eye thinks about this piece. As far as I can tell the movement is solid (https://imgur.com/duSdNhK). Obviously the case back is not original, but I’m wondering about the dial/crown. Seller is asking $400. What do we think? Would love some more insight:
 
Posts
7,651
Likes
21,955
Welcome to the forum, I don’t know much about Omega specifically but I find this way overpriced and unappealing, the dial condition is totally lackluster, and the crown definitely looks like a replacement.
Finally, we are normal people here, with busy lives - and we appreciate when newcomers asking for our time and help take the trouble to say « hello », «please » and « thank you ».
 
Posts
8,510
Likes
60,805
Welcome.

As in all these types of posts, what are your goals in owning THIS particular watch?

If you wish a vintage watch to wear, it is overpriced x3

If you wish an original, nice looking Omega, look elsewhere.

My opinion of this watch? Not high
 
Posts
2,171
Likes
1,355
Crap. Good for a movement and not much else. Non original back makes it close to movement value only and 420 not that desirable

major pass