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  1. S.H. May 6, 2019

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    Hello!

    I have what I believe to be an original service SM300 bezel :

    DSC_7014.jpeg
    DSC_7017.jpeg
    DSC_7015.jpeg

    I also just took a set of macros of the digits with another camera:

    L1021944.jpeg
    L1021945.jpeg
    L1021946.jpeg
    L1021947.jpeg
    L1021948.jpeg


    The "bubbly", slightly uneven paint is original I believe? I compared to the pictures o the thread:
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/new...e-bezel-intact-macro-shots-will-decide.42483/

    I found it at an old watchmaker I know, old-school guy, from the pre-internet days, he worked at an Omega repair station back in the 70-80s. So, given the provenance, I'd say it is good but I welcome any input about it. I also have a few questions about it:
    - how do we differentiate the bezels for CK2913, 14755 and 165.014? I really am not an expert on these old divers references
    - what could be the ballpark value of this thing? As parts they don't pop up very often... Good sm300 watches are already 10k+ it seems :(

    The reason I ask for a rough value estimate is that I will probably trade it for a lesser valuable but complete watch in the future, because vintage SM300 prices are out of range for me, the probability of finding a cheap but proper one without bezel seems very slim. I'd like to do it right (1st confirm the originality, then have a clearer idea of the value in order to setup a smooth trade for every party).

    Thanks for your help!
     
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  2. jumpingsecond May 6, 2019

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    Nice find! Looks legit to me.
    As far as I know there's no hard and fast way to differentiate these bezels fitting on a 2913 or 14755 or 165014s except try it on and see if it fits.
    Ballpark value- few bucks If you want I'll get rid of it for you;)
     
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  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 6, 2019

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    Is the piper dot at 12 radium? A GC will tell you in seconds. If yes, that would narrow it down to 2913 or 14755.
    If it’s a TT dot, it is probably for later examples such as 165014-63 and 64.
    The 2913 and 14755 cases are not quite identical and the bezels are often of slightly different fit.

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/ck2913-bezel.20788/#post-226085

    Edit: and if you want trade out of this bezel......message me :)
     
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  4. wsfarrell May 6, 2019

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    OP: In case you were wondering, gemini4 is one of the good guys...
     
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  5. Rolexfan33 May 9, 2019

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    To the OP: I sent you a PM. :)