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  1. tamura Ω 1

    tamura Nov 2, 2013

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    I won this today - any idea which caliber should I expect? Reference?

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  2. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Nov 2, 2013

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    cal. 501/505
     
  3. hoipolloi

    hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Nov 2, 2013

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    Cal 351/354. Ref 2577
     
  4. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Nov 2, 2013

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    Hoi, which Seamaster 3xx were chronometre rated?
     
  5. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Nov 2, 2013

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  6. hoipolloi

    hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Nov 2, 2013

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    You mean which cal were rated as Chronometre? All the 352's and 354's (some were and some were not)
     
  7. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Nov 2, 2013

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    Yah, I knew those two! :p I mean, is there any exception to the rule? or a chart that shows them?
     
  8. hoipolloi

    hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Nov 2, 2013

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    The 2519 were built like Seamasters and powered by cal 333 (chronometre) but there was no Seamaster on the dial. I am not sure if they are considered as Seamasters or not.

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  9. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Nov 2, 2013

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    I think they can be considered to be SMs
     
  10. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Nov 3, 2013

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    Case looks like 2577 but caseback looks different from all the 2577 ones I've seen. Curious to see what it's like on the inside. :)
     
  11. tamura Ω 1

    tamura Nov 3, 2013

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    Maybe a franken... It should arrive on wednesday.
    Thank You all.
     
  12. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 3, 2013

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    Don't think it is a frankenwatch. Everything looks consistent to me. The band may not be original to the watch, but these were almost always dealer-installed options anyway.

    I see a vague outline of a Hippocampus on the back. This is similar to the very early Speedmaster and Seamaster 300 from the late 1950's.

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    These are considered rare and desirable by collectors. Not sure if there was a special case reference for these engraved backs.

    My guess is that there is a cal. 505 under the caseback.

    Nice purchase,
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  13. tamura Ω 1

    tamura Nov 5, 2013

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    Thanks gatorcpa
    the watch has arrived today, it is beautiful. Cleaning was easy, but I could not open it.
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    The biggest surprise was the size, it is 36,5mm without the crown!
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    The Dial looks original to me, but the MOY test doesn't work!!??
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    need a watchmaker
    tamura
     
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  14. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 5, 2013

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    Case looks quite nice
     
  15. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Nov 5, 2013

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    Looks nice, did you polish it? looks like the tarnish cleaned off nicely.
     
  16. John R Smith

    John R Smith Nov 5, 2013

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    The dial certainly looks original, and has patinated very evenly. Most of the run-down look was just dirt :thumbsup: The case looks the same as a 2577 but the size is too large for that. The MOY test does not seem to be quite as applicable to these Seamasters as to the Connies, here is an original 2577 dial with the cross hairs similar to yours -

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  17. Privateday7

    Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Nov 5, 2013

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    Congrats on the watch.......quite attractive catch.
    Superb photo taking, too :thumbsup:
     
  18. Northernman Ω 2

    Northernman Lemaniac Nov 5, 2013

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  19. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 5, 2013

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    If the watch is functioning (looks to be in good shape from the photos) it should be easy to tell if it is a bumper or rotor automatic. From what little I can see, this looks like a rotor model to me as it seems to be slighly thinner than my Ref. 2577.

    Problem is that I can't find a case reference for a Seamaster Chornometre with a cal. 501/505 automatic and a screwback case.

    So I'm curious as to what you have there. A trip to the watchmaker is in order I think.
    gatorcpa
     
  20. tamura Ω 1

    tamura Nov 7, 2013

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    Hi Thanks
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    Only a cleaning cloth was used
    Northernman
    Interesting links, thanks

    Mystery solved

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    reference - movement no 16245654
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    2920
    2 sc

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