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SOLD Omega ChronoStop £395 plus post

  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 3, 2016

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    Bought some time ago. I fancied a chronostop, but in fact I never wore it. So I recently got it out of the safe, and wound it up. It runs and the chrono works as it should. While it was sold as recently serviced, it was undocumented and I do not rely on it.

    I recommend a service.

    It is a good, attractive example. that shows marks on the case, and case back. It is not what I call fine, and do think any time you get out of it before servicing will be a bonus. (But I usually service everything). What I like is that it is clean, the dial and handset are nice, as is the bracelet.

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    On Milanese mesh.

    Beautiful dial, hands are in good condition. Especially the red hand. These are very hard to replace, as the patina is quite impossible to replicate.

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    Here are some head shots:

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    I would service it. It is also missing the case gasket.

    The inside of the case back shows multiple service marks. Including the remains of a felt pen - oops. (Why do watchmakers use a chemical pen?)

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    Payment is via paypal or bank wire. Collection near Guildford welcome.

    As a Comparison:

    Price of £395 is based on a similar Ebay example sold recently (I think mine is better) :
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Chronostop-Geneve-/152154649555?hash=item236d1fb3d3:g:eek:CcAAOSwZ1BXejMm&nma=true&si=C8bn5qy3Zgg8BRW7%2Fu6TElXztOY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
     
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    Edited Aug 3, 2016
    gavi_97, lando, ConElPueblo and 3 others like this.