Omega Chronograph 1959 cal.321 - 17 jewels

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federline

·Sep 10, 2021

Hello everyone.

I am in the process of purchasing an old omega watch with with 321 cal internals, since my dad use to have one like in the photos. If i could lend your expertise on the matter. I have my eye on one with a nice patina and some restoration most likely required.

My question is how much would one pay for an item in this condition? And what would be the possible restoration cost for it to run smoothly? I do not mind the patina it just gives more character. I just don't want to pay foolishly too much.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

Regards,
Jesse T.

https://www.bukowskis.com/fi/lots/1343819-omega-kronografi-rannekello-35-mm

 

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ConElPueblo

·Sep 10, 2021

I would avoid this completely.

Rusted/wrong/broken hands and an extremely worn dial with what appears to be signs of moisture damage. One for spare parts, and even then you'd be taking a gamble. I am amazed that someone would bid €2K on this 😵‍💫

 

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Dan S

·Sep 10, 2021

I agree that existing high bid (plus fees) is already top dollar given the condition. The dial is really badly damaged, and I don't think many people would honestly call it patina. Unless perhaps there is something valuable about the provenance that I'm unaware of.

 

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Maskelyne

·Sep 11, 2021

I concur. Poor condition / damaged dial.

 

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philips

·Sep 11, 2021

Personally this watch looks like a lot of problems. If it's that important for you to own and money is no object, I would sent it back to Omega for a complete overhaul, but that is going to cost a fortune.

 

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el_relojero

·Sep 11, 2021

Do you have photos of the 321 movement? IMHO caliber is the most important part of that watch. Attached you can find a photo of my 321

 

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nicks

·Sep 11, 2021

That’s a money pit. Hard pass.

OP, it took me a year to find one of these in good condition at a reasonable price. It was worth the wait.

 

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federline

·Sep 14, 2021

el_relojero

Do you have photos of the 321 movement? IMHO caliber is the most important part of that watch. Attached you can find a photo of my 321

Hi!
Sorry there is no photo on the internals in the auction.

Jesse

 

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federline

·Sep 14, 2021

Thanks guys for the replies. I really appreciate you taking the time to evaluate this item.
It is now 2100€ and one day to go. I'm still little tempted to get it, but wondering what the restoration costs might end up being?
Thanks again
-Jesse

 

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ConElPueblo

·Sep 14, 2021

F federline

Thanks guys for the replies. I really appreciate you taking the time to evaluate this item.
It is now 2100€ and one day to go. I'm still little tempted to get it, but wondering what the restoration costs might end up being?
Thanks again
-Jesse

Do you have a working cal. 321 movement on hand?

It's impossible to tell how much restoration would be, but I cannot for the life of me understand why you'd want it? Are you exceptionally well connected with watchmakers and parts suppliers?

Just don't.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 14, 2021

F federline

Thanks guys for the replies. I really appreciate you taking the time to evaluate this item.
It is now 2100€ and one day to go. I'm still little tempted to get it, but wondering what the restoration costs might end up being?
Thanks again
-Jesse

We haven't seen the movement and we have no information about the movement or how the watch is running. We also don't know what type of restoration you would like to pursue, e.g. with respect to the hands. So it would be really hard to estimate the costs.

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