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Omega Cal. 30T2PC from 1942 - price estimate and dial, crown replace

Stein
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Dear friends,

The watch works accurately, the mechanism is completely original. The gold case and cover with hallmarks - what is this gold called: yellow, pink, and it seems to be 14 carats? The only thing is that the winding head (crown) has been replaced. The condition of the dial and hands is original. Where can I find and order a crown for them, and is it worth looking for and replacing the hands and the set? I would also be glad to hear an estimate of the cost - the serial number of the watch: 9683177. This is 1942, right?
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Tony C.
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Stein Stein
The condition of the dial and hands is original.
That appears to be highly doubtful, based on the photo that you provided. Do you have any better images?
 
Mark020
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Not an expert but this looks like a poor redial
 
Stein
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Tony C. Tony C.
That appears to be highly doubtful, based on the photo that you provided. Do you have any better images?
I'm completely sure everything except the bezel (crown) is original - because the watch belonged to my grandfather and then father.
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Dan S
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It's a family piece, so normally you just live with it. Look at the bright side, now you don't have to worry about the crown.
 
bardamu
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Stein Stein
Well, what shall I do with it? Replace with some other?

That would be a difficult task. Since it has high sentimental value, I would have it serviced and I'd wear it as is.
 
Stein
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Thank you very much, but I want to bring them to an authentic state. I have not found a single image of such a model with a black dial and the number 4 in the form of IIII - perhaps someone here has experience and can share images of the 1942-1943 model in the form of "how it should look"?
 
bardamu
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Edit: now that I look at this, I think could be a redial too.
 
Dan S
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Thank you very much, but I want to bring them to an authentic state. I have not found a single image of such a model with a black dial and the number 4 in the form of IIII - perhaps someone here has experience and can share images of the 1942-1943 model in the form of "how it should look"?
As you probably understand, there is no reason to believe that the original dial was black.
 
SOG53
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Watches were routinely redialed by watchmakers over the years to make them look better after dial damage or aging. This was the norm. Dont despair this is still a nice family heirloom trying to restore it will be costly and finding original dial improbable at best. So most would just enjoy the heirloom as your father saw it.
 
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