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Omega 2577 18 SC authenticity check - Please advise seniors

Paxomega
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Dear forum members,
I have just registered on this forum.
I sometimes go through your interesting questions and doubts and thus gain some insight into the world of vintage omega.

On a private website I have found a 1952 vintage Omega Reference 2577 18 SC

It runs on Calibre 354.

Seller says it is in good condition, however, as I am a novice compared to you guys, I would like to ask if (~1000USD) is a good price for it?

One peculiar question is that the dial has honeycomb and numeral 12 only, other indices are just marks.

Is this looking genuine to you guys.

Kindly advise.

Seller says it was recently serviced, a cliche, but yeah...
 
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felsby
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Looks OK. Sharper pic wanted 😉
 
MtV
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I hope the quality of the watch doesn’t „match“ the quality of the picture.

Better pictures needed for evaluation. This way, all we can do is guess.

A couple thoughts from the one bad pic alone:
-1000$ for a gold-capped 2577? Even in good shape that’s an optimistic asking
-is the minute hand too long? It’s protruding the minute ticks
-12-only is a known configuration and nothing to worry about
-the crown likes like it’s lost all gold-plating and would need replacing. Not a big issue, but should be kept in mind. For 1000$ I‘d expect better.
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TimeODanaos
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Welcome aboard the good ship OF - I like your handle btw. Of course more and much better photos are needed, but for now, do I spy empty spaces where lume pips once lived? Hard to tell, but that would corroborate the point about possibly changed (and lume-less) hands.
 
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I hope the quality of the watch doesn’t „match“ the quality of the picture.

Better pictures needed for evaluation. This way, all we can do is guess.

A couple thoughts from the one bad pic alone:
-1000$ for a gold-capped 2577? Even in good shape that’s an optimistic asking
-is the minute hand too long? It’s protruding the minute ticks
-12-only is a known configuration and nothing to worry about
-the crown likes like it’s lost all gold-plating and would need replacing. Not a big issue, but should be kept in mind. For 1000$ I‘d expect better.
Thank you. Will keep in mind. It is a screen shot thus bad quality pic.
 
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TimeODanaos TimeODanaos
Welcome aboard the good ship OF - I like your handle btw. Of course more and much better photos are needed, but for now, do I spy empty spaces where lume pips once lived? Hard to tell, but that would corroborate the point about possibly changed (and lume-less) hands.
Those black quare where once lume lived also set me off...
 
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My 2577 for comparison although it has a 351 movement.
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My 2577 for comparison although it has a 351 movement.
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Thank you
The one I have been looking to buy ia 2577-18 SC automatic produced in 1952.
It has honeycomb dial.
By the way, yours looks quite nice. I couldn't find 2577-18 on Internet or on official omega website for vintage watches references. Thus, the doubt...
 
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Paxomega Paxomega
Thank you
The one I have been looking to buy ia 2577-18 SC automatic produced in 1952.
It has honeycomb dial.
By the way, yours looks quite nice. I couldn't find 2577-18 on Internet or on official omega website for vintage watches references. Thus, the doubt...

I can't say anything about the OP watch without better photos. Here is the ref 2577 page on the OVD. The -18 is just a production run.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-ck-2577
 
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Dan S Dan S
I can't say anything about the OP watch without better photos. Here is the ref 2577 page on the OVD. The -18 is just a production run.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-ck-2577
Thank you Dan,
This is what I referred to.
However, you can see that the official website has numerals 12, 3,6,9

However, the watch I am interested in has a 12 only.
That put me off a bit.
Also its "swiss made" tag is not clearly visible.
 
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Paxomega Paxomega
Thank you Dan,
This is what I referred to.
However, you can see that the official website has numerals 12, 3,6,9

However, the watch I am interested in has a 12 only.
That put me off a bit.
Also its "swiss made" tag is not clearly visible.

There are hundreds of different configurations. 3-6-9-12, 12-only, even numbers only, all kinds of different indices, dial structure and colors, etc etc. Not all 2577-18s will look identical - quite the contrary, actually. The watch on the OVD is just an example.

Upload clearer pictures here and you’ll get a good evaluation. Don’t, and we’re left guessing.

Regarding the missing Swiss Made: It’s often hidden under the tension ring of a replacement crystal that’s not quite the right size / an Omega part. It might also be missing, which would indicate a redial. Again: Impossible to tell without clear pictures.

Just because we like pictures around here, here are three examples I’ve found in my own pics of 12-only configurations on 50s Seamasters:

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Spruce
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Aaaaah …..

Here's another of mine with just a 12 at the top of the dial, and a 354 movement. But it is a 2767.

Mine also has 'Swiss’ at the bottom but it is hard to see because it’s partially concealed by the tension ring.


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Paxomega
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There are hundreds of different configurations. 3-6-9-12, 12-only, even numbers only, all kinds of different indices, dial structure and colors, etc etc. Not all 2577-18s will look identical - quite the contrary, actually. The watch on the OVD is just an example.

Upload clearer pictures here and you’ll get a good evaluation. Don’t, and we’re left guessing.

Regarding the missing Swiss Made: It’s often hidden under the tension ring of a replacement crystal that’s not quite the right size / an Omega part. It might also be missing, which would indicate a redial. Again: Impossible to tell without clear pictures.

Just because we like pictures around here, here are three examples I’ve found in my own pics of 12-only configurations on 50s Seamasters:

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You are very good at searching
So that doubt is gone.

Also, Swiss made tag explanation is also acceptable. You are right.

The black square under 12 was lume which is lost now.
So, how do I fix it or get it fixed at a jewellery/Omega shop? I can personally check at Omega store, but how much do you think a store would charge me to resurrect the lume? Also, how much will its crown cost for a gold polish?
 
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In your shoes, if I bought it, and I think it’s worth USD 700 tops, is that having bought it I’d wear it for a while. I wouldn’t do anything else and certainly not 'fix' it.

I would buy a jewellers cloth and gently rub the tarnishing and I’d post where you are and someone on OF will be able to recommend a local watchmaker who can carry out a service - at some stage - for about USD 250, give or take.
 
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MtV MtV
Just because we like pictures around here, here are three examples I’ve found in my own pics of 12-only configurations on 50s Seamasters:

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The yellow strap with that dial is an arresting combination. Really makes the watch pop.
 
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Paxomega Paxomega
You are very good at searching
So that doubt is gone.

Also, Swiss made tag explanation is also acceptable. You are right.

The black square under 12 was lume which is lost now.
So, how do I fix it or get it fixed at a jewellery/Omega shop? I can personally check at Omega store, but how much do you think a store would charge me to resurrect the lume? Also, how much will its crown cost for a gold polish?
For lume in the United States, this is the place: http://www.everestwatchworks.com/ I would not expect Omega factory service to do anything other than refinish the dial.

For servicing, Nesbit's in Seattle is a good place. They'll be sympathetic with this one. There might be other good watchmakers we can recommend closer to where you live, if you share.
 
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I too think the minute and second hands are too long. Here is my 2577-11
 
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I too think the minute and second hands are too long. Here is my 2577-11

I hate to tell you, but ...
 
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