Mark II with 321 movement?

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

Hi!, May be this is a very basic question for most of you, but I have no idea: is it possible that a Mark II features a 321 movement?
I've bought last week a pre moon Mark II, and it is powered by a 321, serial number from 1968.
Is it a franken? Thanks!

eugeneandresson · Dec 7, 2019

First I’ve heard of it. So probably a Franken.

kov · Dec 7, 2019

tentate
is it possible that a Mark II features a 321 movement?

yes. The movement will fit the case.

is it correct? No.

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

Thanks for the answers, then it means that someone replaced the original 861 movement with a 321 one from the same year (68)

kov · Dec 7, 2019

tentate
Thanks for the answers, then it means that someone replaced the original 861 movement with a 321 one from the same year (68)

It simply is a franken watch with an incorrect movement.

mark II launched in 1969, powered by calibre 861.

there’s no explanation to look for 😉

airansun · Dec 7, 2019

@tentate : What’s the movement’s serial number?

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

Additional information: the 321 movement serial number is 26.545.xxx
The Mark II casebook is marked:
FAB. SUISSE
DDE BR. + 2750/67
ACIER INOXYDABLE
145.014

Then this Mark II is from 1967?
Thanks

kov · Dec 7, 2019

That serial is from fall 1968.

You seem not to get it. The movement in your watch does not belong to your watch.

You can try to order an extract from the archives at Omega to confirm what we’re trying to tell you.

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

kov
You seem not to get it.

The movement in your watch does not belong to your watch.

Thank you Kov, I've got it already, I was just posting the movement serial because I was asked for, and also asking if the engraving on the caseback means that the watch if from 1967 or it means something different (2750/67) you get it?😀

kov · Dec 7, 2019

It does mean something different. 😀

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

kov
It does mean something different. 😀

Thank you very much Kov !

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

If I happen to find an 861 movement,which serial should I try to get to match the watch case? there is a just seahorse on the caseback
Thanks a lot

kov · Dec 7, 2019

There are a lot of watches with calibre 861.

The only way to make sure you have the right movement is to get it with an extract from the archives confirming it was a 145.014.

Foo2rama · Dec 7, 2019

Pictures of the caseback and movement?

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

And if I want to get an extract from the archives which information should I provide?. Are there any numbers somewhere on the case I have to look for? Here are some pics, thanks

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

caseback again

Sherbie · Dec 7, 2019

I’m not sure its worth spending any more money on an extract, or tracking down an correct cal 861

My guess is that the watch has suffered severe water damage at some stage ( looking at the dial damage) and so a watchmaker has swapped out a 861 for a 321 he had lying around

just enjoy it

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

Thanks Sherbie, I will surely do it, thanks!

tentate · Dec 7, 2019

Sherbie
I’m not sure its worth spending any more money on an extract, or tracking down an correct cal 861

My guess is that the watch has suffered severe water damage at some stage ( looking at the dial damage) and so a watchmaker has swapped out a 861 for a 321 he had lying around

just enjoy it

Buy the way: how do you realize it had water damage?, just for learning, thank you

Foo2rama · Dec 7, 2019

An extract will most likely be rejected due to mismatch with no refund.

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