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Omega Calendar Authentic Or Fake

  1. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 8, 2014

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    I don't have the very good pictures hope you can help me verify if its legit? It looks like the crown is wrong and I'm not sure about Seamaster calendar having a cyclops? I don't have any movement pics
     
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  2. Lessismore

    Lessismore Pro Constellation picker-outter! Oct 8, 2014

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    My guess would be that is a ref 2849 which should house a cal 503, like you mentioned the crystal is not original (the same goes for the crown) and the hands seem fine can't really tell from the pics... Here is mine for reference
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  3. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 8, 2014

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    Looks fine except for the crown.

    Cyclops crystals were available for these, so this one could be Omega.
     
  4. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 8, 2014

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    How about the case back?
     
  5. Privateday7

    Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Oct 8, 2014

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    No problem. Early seamaster did not have logo in the caseback.
     
  6. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 8, 2014

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    Hi Lessismore do you have any pics of the your caseback and movement?



     
  7. Lessismore

    Lessismore Pro Constellation picker-outter! Oct 8, 2014

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    My case back is just like the one in your post, I am picking the watch up from its service tomorrow will take a picture of the movement but like I said if this is a ref 2849 it should have a cal 503
     
  8. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 9, 2014

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    Thanks I will be looking for a reasonable place to send mine for service any suggestions. I also would like to fine the correct crown.
    I found these on the bay?
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  9. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 9, 2014

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    Those are the correct style of crown for the watch. However, you can do better on price by ordering from Ofrei.com or CousinsUK.

    Get the case reference number from the inside of the caseback, or better yet have your watchmaker do it at the next service.

    If the crystal has the "Ω" in the middle it is likely original and should just be polished. Otherwise, you should be able to get an OEM crystal from the above suppliers. They came with and without the magnifiers, so that would be your choice.

    Take care,
    gatorcpa
     
  10. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 9, 2014

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    Thanks gatorcpa I will call Ofrei or CousinsUK, Any ideas on a Co. for a service and maybe a typical price? I've had a Rolex Airking and Tudor 79090 Sub done a ABC WWerks but the price is around 500.00 I don't really want to pay that much for this Omega.



     
  11. Lessismore

    Lessismore Pro Constellation picker-outter! Oct 9, 2014

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    A service on these guys should be around $200 or so, but it could vary with location. I am in FL so I don't know of any watchmakers in SC maybe someone else here can chime in...
     
  12. sryukon

    sryukon Oct 9, 2014

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    I would be willing to send it to FL for service maybe a PM If you have someone you've used and had good experience. I cant really find a good watch maker in Charleston SC ;(