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Omega 2577 18 SC authenticity check - Please advise seniors

Caliber561
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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...
IMO, a good way to tell whether one of these 50s Omegas was serviced by someone who knows what they're doing is seeing whether the old lead gasket was left in place.
 
MtV
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@Paxomega it wouldn’t be a bargain if it was in good shape - which it doesn’t seem to be. Crown is completely worn off, hands are incorrect, that’s the minimum of criticism there is. It’s enough, though. Note that 2577s were produced in vast numbers - this isn’t a rare watch by any means, so why consider a mediocre example at a high price? Move on, keep hunting, maybe even read through the forum and learn something on the way.
 
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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.
Thank you, that is a good suggestion. I shall also not try to tamper it. Later, I will look for the gold plating on the crown to be restored in the omega store. I am trying to haggle with the seller, but he is quite stubborn and asking for close to a thousand dollars. I like the watch, so maybe I will anyway go for it, reading all your comments. I have gained confidence that the watch is indeed authentic looking and worth buying. Thank you.
 
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@Paxomega it wouldn’t be a bargain if it was in good shape - which it doesn’t seem to be. Crown is completely worn off, hands are incorrect, that’s the minimum of criticism there is. It’s enough, though. Note that 2577s were produced in vast numbers - this isn’t a rare watch by any means, so why consider a mediocre example at a high price? Move on, keep hunting, maybe even read through the forum and learn something on the way.
Thanks for waking the critic in me too as my itch was pushing me towards buying it. I will keep reading this forum and continue my search, as advised.... Thanks
 
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Caliber561 Caliber561
IMO, a good way to tell whether one of these 50s Omegas was serviced by someone who knows what they're doing is seeing whether the old lead gasket was left in place.
I will ask for the movement picture to check for the old gasket. Thanks.
 
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
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.
Thank you for your recommendations, but I stay in Switzerland, thus omega shops are always nearby... Within 30mins of drive
Finding watch boutiques is easy in Switzerland, but finding good vintage watches in my budget, is a bit difficult.
 
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I hate to tell you, but ...
I will double check tgis irregularity in the length of hands... Thanks for pointing that out.
 
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The yellow strap with that dial is an arresting combination. Really makes the watch pop.
Yeah, my itch started with the honeycomb/waffle dial...
 
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Later, I will look for the gold plating on the crown to be restored in the omega store.

Not sure if they'd even do that - it'll just be a replacement crown. Which can be found on eBay quite regularly, too, by the way.

Paxomega Paxomega
I have gained confidence that the watch is indeed authentic looking and worth buying. Thank you.

Well, you do you.
 
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Not sure if they'd even do that - it'll just be a replacement crown. Which can be found on eBay quite regularly, too, by the way.



Well, you do you.
Some comments have put me in doubt of course, certainly about the price and black void lume space.
I will try and search original Crown elsewhere too. Thanks.
 
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Some comments have put me in doubt of course, certainly about the price and black void lume space.
I will try and search original Crown elsewhere too. Thanks.

I suspect that the ‘black void lume space' is just a trick of the light in the photo. I’d take a chance on that but it may be sensible to ask for more photos in natural light.
 
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I suspect that the ‘black void lume space' is just a trick of the light in the photo. I’d take a chance on that but it may be sensible to ask for more photos in natural light.
I confirmed today itself. The seller says these are void created by lost lume, and as per his advice, it is not be "bothered" ???
 
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I confirmed today itself. The seller says these are void created by lost lume, and as per his advice, it is not be "bothered" ???

I'm not really understanding the interest in this watch. It's not a particularly good example or an especially good price. Why not take a step back and spend some more time looking at watches and learning?
 
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I'm not really understanding the interest in this watch. It's not a particularly good example or an especially good price. Why not take a step back and spend some more time looking at watches and learning?

Where's the fun in that?

Are you assuming that watch collecting and multiple watch purchasing is rational behaviour 😉
 
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I'm not really understanding the interest in this watch. It's not a particularly good example or an especially good price. Why not take a step back and spend some more time looking at watches and learning?
Hi Dan, I am indeed learning through google and forums like this. Treat me as a 1st grader Omega enthusiast 😀 I will take a step back. Thanks.
 
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Spruce Spruce
Where's the fun in that?

Are you assuming that watch collecting and multiple watch purchasing is rational behaviour 😉
Your words make me hopeful. I shall read more, but not lose the enthusiasm...will come back to you guys. Thanks
 
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Dear members,
After carefully reading your valuable suggestions and the flaws pin pointed by you regarding the crown, minute hand and the price, I have decided to refrain from buying this watch. I would read more and try to find better omega piece. Thanks.
 
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Dear members,
After carefully reading your valuable suggestions and the flaws pin pointed by you regarding the crown, minute hand and the price, I have decided to refrain from buying this watch. I would read more and try to find better omega piece. Thanks.
I think this is the right decision. I know it is hard to pass up something that you build up, but another better example will come along. Good luck!
 
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