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OrangeKenny
·Hello,
I am a new member, searching for a nice vintage omega. This gold Cosmic caught my eye on ebay, so I went through the recommended initial research.
Case and calibre match (166.026 cal 565)
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/14310/
So that's a good sign. Unfortunately the database does not have an image attached.
The database states a stainless steel case, while this one claims 20 micron plating.
It seems there is a wide variety of Cosmic's out there, so I'm having trouble identifying which are original and which aren't.
Here's my novice verdict, and I would love to hear more experienced thoughts:
Hands: appear to be correct, and match other Cosmic's of similar vintage; condition very good, possibly restored
Hour markers: searches show similar dials, but only in stainless, not in gold; correctly located, good condition
Lume: appears to be re-applied, mostly OK but 2 o'clock is a bit of a blob, and 3 o'clock is not quite on centre.
Dial: Fonts look correct to me, -T SWISS MADE T- is appropriate. There are a couple of small scratches on the dial, but otherwise very good condition.
Case: Shows signs of wear, but not major. Has clearly been polished during its life. Hippocampus inscription is wearing thin.
So given that the Omega database says stainless steel and I have only seen those markers on steel versions, is it possible that the watch was plated after leaving Omega? I know the database is far from complete. Are there any enthusiast managed databases which might have more info?
I am considering this purchase, unless there are some major red flags I have missed.
But mostly I am asking here to gain knowledge.
Thanks in advance!
I am a new member, searching for a nice vintage omega. This gold Cosmic caught my eye on ebay, so I went through the recommended initial research.
Case and calibre match (166.026 cal 565)
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/14310/
So that's a good sign. Unfortunately the database does not have an image attached.
The database states a stainless steel case, while this one claims 20 micron plating.
It seems there is a wide variety of Cosmic's out there, so I'm having trouble identifying which are original and which aren't.
Here's my novice verdict, and I would love to hear more experienced thoughts:
Hands: appear to be correct, and match other Cosmic's of similar vintage; condition very good, possibly restored
Hour markers: searches show similar dials, but only in stainless, not in gold; correctly located, good condition
Lume: appears to be re-applied, mostly OK but 2 o'clock is a bit of a blob, and 3 o'clock is not quite on centre.
Dial: Fonts look correct to me, -T SWISS MADE T- is appropriate. There are a couple of small scratches on the dial, but otherwise very good condition.
Case: Shows signs of wear, but not major. Has clearly been polished during its life. Hippocampus inscription is wearing thin.
So given that the Omega database says stainless steel and I have only seen those markers on steel versions, is it possible that the watch was plated after leaving Omega? I know the database is far from complete. Are there any enthusiast managed databases which might have more info?
I am considering this purchase, unless there are some major red flags I have missed.
But mostly I am asking here to gain knowledge.
Thanks in advance!
