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  1. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 30, 2016

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    Could not resist this beauty. I've wanted one for a while and this was in amazing shape. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  2. GregH Mar 30, 2016

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    Congratulations! Mine says hi. image.jpeg
     
  3. ulackfocus Mar 30, 2016

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    Um, where did this movement shot come from? It's a picture of a picture in a book.
     
  4. JohnSteed Mar 30, 2016

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    hey @Larry S - that movement photo does look a bit....like its copied...from a book. Very blurry such that there's no information there that's usable
     
  5. Giff2577 Quick with the tools! Mar 30, 2016

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    It looks like a picture of a picture, but the strap is the same if you look at the stitching and croc grain.
     
  6. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Mar 30, 2016

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    There is a faint mark at the dial foot (11.30) a newer replacement crown and a worn rotor axle (?).
     
  7. Kja Mar 30, 2016

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    A 50 year old watch that's not prefect!! Basphemous!! Hang the witch! Jk... Congrats on one of the best watches ever made and a fine example!!
     
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  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 30, 2016

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    I did not open the case. Movement shot from website. Guess I should have disclosed. Sorry folks. Reputable shop. Very nice inventory.
     
  9. JohnSteed Mar 30, 2016

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    No worries L. Enjoy!
     
  10. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 30, 2016

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    Photo is Same watch. Case is so nice did not want to touch it with my case back tool so I used the photo.
     
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  11. Jminchoi Mar 30, 2016

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    Nice pick up! And nothing gets past the collective eye of the folks on this forum. ;)
     
  12. ulackfocus Mar 30, 2016

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    As Hoi says, that's the newer replacement crown. It's a bit taller than the original, making it easier to wind.
     
  13. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 30, 2016

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    Obviously. lesson learned.
     
  14. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 31, 2016

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    Movement shots to compensate for my shortcut faux pas yesterday. Managed without a scratch. image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  15. ulackfocus Mar 31, 2016

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  16. TNTwatch Mar 31, 2016

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    The crown appears thicker than the correct one and looks like those for the *older* Connies with cal. 50x and bumper movements. This one not only looks bigger on the outside, but also has a bigger tube size and will not seal properly if the watch still has the original tube. This is more concerning than the outside appearance. If the crown wiggles in the closed position, it is the wrong size.
     
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  17. Giff2577 Quick with the tools! Mar 31, 2016

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    I have the correct decagonal small size posted for trade in the for sale section. If this is the case and you want to trade crowns...
     
  18. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 31, 2016

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    No wiggles when closed. All seems to work properly. Given the chore of date setting, I like the crown.
     
  19. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 31, 2016

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    I'll have a look ... Thanks
     
  20. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Mar 31, 2016

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    Correct crown for that model with small logo.
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