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Omega 1940s to good to be true?

artisgil
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1940 omega bumper with claim of original crown and movement. I checked out the movement using the serial number and seems to be nineteen forties.I bought the watch for 6 seventy five, not a huge amount of money but I don't know...the hands don't look original.. dial suspect..And it's a snapback, something's off.. any thoughts appreciated.

By the way watch came from Argentina i'm not sure if that means anything.But the watch just looks too fresh and new. Thank you and happy holidays to all

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Dan S
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It does appear to be a ref 2421. Given the condition, 675 currency units seems little high to me, but hopefully it was just USD, in which case it's not too bad. I would say just enjoy it and hope it keeps running because the movement looks rough.

[Edit] Here is one thread on this reference, there may be others.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/thoughts-on-my-new-omega-ref-2421.183450/ Cover Image
Thread 'Thoughts on my new Omega Ref 2421' ·
Hey everyone,

I'm a newbie when it comes to vintage watches, and I recently got my hands on an Omega Ref 2421. I'm excited to share some pictures of it with you! I'd really appreciate any help...
JSchratt ·
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uk_onega
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Crown looks like a modern fatter replacement? Not sure they had that fat style in the 40s
 
artisgil
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Dan S Dan S
It does appear to be a ref 2421. Given the condition, 675 currency units seems little high to me, but hopefully it was just USD, in which case it's not too bad. I would say just enjoy it and hope it keeps running because the movement looks rough.

[Edit] Here is one thread on this reference, there may be others.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/thoughts-on-my-new-omega-ref-2421.183450/ Cover Image
Thread 'Thoughts on my new Omega Ref 2421' ·
Hey everyone,

I'm a newbie when it comes to vintage watches, and I recently got my hands on an Omega Ref 2421. I'm excited to share some pictures of it with you! I'd really appreciate any help...
JSchratt ·
Yes 675 usd thx
 
artisgil
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uk_onega uk_onega
Movement is dirty, could do with a service probably
Yes slow per day on time grapher..good call
uk_onega uk_onega
Movement is dirty, could do with a service probably
Yes slow on timegrapher good call thx

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adonalsium
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The listing says “Excellent”. That movement is not excellent 😁
 
artisgil
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adonalsium adonalsium
The listing says “Excellent”. That movement is not excellent 😁
Yes agree I am sending it back for refund
 
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artisgil artisgil
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The -94 isn't a problem there, that is well within the range of adjustment. That said, 202 amplitude is abysmal. Lift angle on those is 50 degrees (IIRC?), so not far enough off to make up for the lack of amplitude.

$675 I'd be quite unhappy with that. ~$450 for a functional bumper in need of a service would put me at a 'reasonably happy' IMO.
 
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