Need Help Identifying a 342 bumper

[Slen Nosredna]

Hi all, new member here who recently jumped into the world of vintage omega after being a long time vintage Seiko collector. I recently made a spur of the moment purchase on this omega bumper 342 movement with a caseback ref # F6249, of coarse I should have done more research before I pulled the trigger, but now after I bought it I started looking around and cannot seem to find any watch that looks similar. I have a bad feeling It's a redial, but I would like to know what the original dial would have looked like. I am also having trouble finding another watch with the 342 movement that also matches the ref on the case back. Could this not only be a redial but also a Frankenstein watch made from multiple parts of different watches? Could it be fake? here are the specs:

Movement # 342
Movement serial # 1332XXX
Caseback has W14kGoldFilled above a Triangle Omega logo
Caseback has a reference number F6249
Caseback has a second number below that of W256752

Again, I should have done more research before purchasing, so I really appreciate any insight, thoughts, or opinions you could share with me about this watch .

Thank you,

 

[Dan S]

Hi Nels: It's a US-cased watch with a repainted dial.

 

[X350 XJR]

Unfortunately this appears to be a hodgepodge of parts. The case back is from a completely different case, so who knows what is actually correct.

Correct F6249 -

 

[Slen Nosredna]

Dan S

Hi Nels: It's a US-cased watch with a repainted dial.

Thank you for the quick response, much appreciated!

 

[Slen Nosredna]

X350 XJR

Unfortunately this appears to be a hodgepodge of parts. The case back is from a completely different case, so who knows what is actually correct.

Correct F6249 -

That's what I was afraid of. Really appreciate the info and the quick response. I think I will return this one and look for something completely original.

 

[X350 XJR]

Slen Nosredna

That's what I was afraid of. Really appreciate the info and the quick response. I think I will return this one and look for something completely original.

Good choice.

You're always welcome to post prospects on the forum for prior vetting after reading the thread below. We're happy to help but you need to do some homework yourself.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/