Omega 2852-4 SC Cal. 501: Case & Crown Originality Help

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Passover

·May 24, 2026

Hi,

didn't look too much on this reference so far, and find it hard to judge the case, may I have some thoughts on it?

2852-4 SC, 501 movement, dial is obviously patinated, crown is not original but does it have the right shape?

Thanks for looking!

 

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cristos71

·May 24, 2026

Looks good to me. I have a similarly patinated waffle 2652 and I really like it on the wrist.

 

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SOG53

·May 24, 2026

Case looks good to me bezel line sharp, lugs pretty sharp one has scratches on back. Medallion worn. Dial looks original I love these 2 tone honeycomb dials. Patina doesn’t bother me at all but that’s personal choice. Looks like a well loved original watch

 

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theluckyluke

·May 24, 2026

Nice watch! I have been after a “plain” 2852 - which is already hard to find in itself - so the ones with waffle dial I think it’s best not to be too selective on the patina - that is if you don’t want to search forever. I am not a fond of patina but I like this one.

 

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Passover

·May 24, 2026

Thank you all for your comments, I'm a friend of patina so no problem for me here!

Deal is set up, if it was no scam or the watch gets lost on it's way to me I will thank you all with a wristshot!

Luckily it was not so expensive so I'm very happy with the outcome!

 

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Passover

·Jun 8, 2026

'Rebanded' with a 1036 finally on the wrist!