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Old Omega Reference 2277-2 Cal 321 / 27 CHRO C12 T2 Chronograph - worth repairing or not ??

ScottB42
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Hi, and thanks for taking alook at this thread.
I recently picked up this old looking 3 dial watch,
looks like an early version of the Chronos
but i must admit i am new to watch collecting and am at the bottom end of the learning curve.

I cant seem to find the same model anywhere which makes me think it may be a frankenstine type just put together from allsorts ??
Missing a coffin pusher,
missing the seconds hand
not running, winder is solid.

so please give your opinions on wether you would pay to fix up . regards Scott
now can i load images !! lets see.
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Mark020
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The dial is redone, which will explain why you can’t find others
 
ScottB42
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The lumed numerals and hands make me think 50-60S ??
anybody able to date the movement maybe ??
its odd as no movement markins , just on the case back marked 2277-2
 
wagudc
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Only the gold version shows up in the Omega Vintage Database, but it is incomplete. The gold version was produced 1943-1960.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-chronograph-oj-2277

You can estimate the date using the serial number and the chart in this thread:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-do-i-tell-how-old-an-omega-watch-is.79384/ E
Thread 'How do i tell how old an Omega watch is' ·
How do I tell how old an Omega watch is, was told by a jeweler pre50.
ezrider1945 ·

I would pass on this watch. Finding an original dial will be next to impossible and the repainting ruins the collector's value. This is more of a parts watch, IMHO.
 
redpcar
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............unless it is super cheap then buy another and keep this one for parts.
 
ScottB42
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Thanks v much for the info and advice,
so serial being 10723954 make it 1944 to 46 just after the war
is there any chance that was the original dial used due to shortages ??
 
dsio
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I edited the title to make it a bit more descriptive for future search purposes to include the calibre (both the actual name and the calibre it became in later years) and reference
 
ScottB42
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dsio dsio
I edited the title to make it a bit more descriptive for future search purposes to include the calibre (both the actual name and the calibre it became in later years) and reference
Thanks for the help.
 
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I expect most of us would advise against trying to renovate this watch. Even if you were able to get it running, the dial is a real mess.

Vintage cal 321 Seamasters are super watches, worth the hunt for a good one. Hang on to yours for parts, keep looking and good luck!
 
cristos71
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These are I think pretty small at 32.5mm, so even if you could fnd a dial, hands and pusher you'd still end up with a watch that isn't all that wearable.
 
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ScottB42 ScottB42
it may be a frankenstine
Franken..Steen! Miss you, Gene andMarty.

 
ScottB42
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Thanks for the advice folks,
as a result i decided to just ebay it and wait for a better one to come along.
 
Dan S
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the movement looks pretty clean, and could be good for parts.
 
wagudc
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ScottB42 ScottB42
Thanks v much for the info and advice,
so serial being 10723954 make it 1944 to 46 just after the war
is there any chance that was the original dial used due to shortages ??

The dial on the watch is almost certainly the original dial. The only problem is that it was damaged and then painted over. If you are looking for a postwar chronograph there are some good ones in the forsale section. See:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/tissot-chronograph-ref-6220-3.159065/ Cover Image
Thread 'TISSOT chronograph, Ref. 6220-3' ·
Hi guys,
I am selling this pretty rare and beautifully preserved 35mm all steel vintage TISSOT Charles Tissot & Fils chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 6220-3.
Made circa 1940s, powered by a...
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bernarddevos ·
https://omegaforums.net/threads/near-nos-1940s-baume-mercier-36mm-steel-valjoux-22-chronograph.172550/ Cover Image
Thread 'Near-NOS 1940s Baume & Mercier 36mm Steel Valjoux 22 Chronograph' ·
Up for sale is a nearly NOS 1940s Baume & Mercier chronograph. It doesn’t get much better than this - a nice sized 36mm steel case, powerhouse Valjoux 22 movement, fully original and untouched...
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seekingseaquest ·
 
cesar D
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ScottB42 ScottB42
Hi, and thanks for taking alook at this thread.
I recently picked up this old looking 3 dial watch,
looks like an early version of the Chronos
but i must admit i am new to watch collecting and am at the bottom end of the learning curve.

I cant seem to find the same model anywhere which makes me think it may be a frankenstine type just put together from allsorts ??
Missing a coffin pusher,
missing the seconds hand
not running, winder is solid.

so please give your opinions on wether you would pay to fix up . regards Scott
now can i load images !! lets see.
IMG-20241202-WA0013.webp IMG-20241202-WA0009.webp IMG-20241202-WA0012.webp IMG-20241202-WA0010.webp IMG-20241202-WA0008.webp IMG-20241202-WA0011.webp
Scott the fisher man lol, this watch is on eBay for sell, happy biddings 🎄https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39597130...KsSu2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP
 
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cesar D
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ScottB42 ScottB42
Hi, and thanks for taking alook at this thread.
I recently picked up this old looking 3 dial watch,
looks like an early version of the Chronos
but i must admit i am new to watch collecting and am at the bottom end of the learning curve.

I cant seem to find the same model anywhere which makes me think it may be a frankenstine type just put together from allsorts ??
Missing a coffin pusher,
missing the seconds hand
not running, winder is solid.

so please give your opinions on wether you would pay to fix up . regards Scott
now can i load images !! lets see.
IMG-20241202-WA0013.webp IMG-20241202-WA0009.webp IMG-20241202-WA0012.webp IMG-20241202-WA0010.webp IMG-20241202-WA0008.webp IMG-20241202-WA0011.webp
Haha Scott the fisher man, this watch is on eBay for sell.
 
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cesar D cesar D
Haha Scott the fisher man, this watch is on eBay for sell.

ScottB42 ScottB42
Thanks for the advice folks,
as a result i decided to just ebay it and wait for a better one to come along.
 
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