Omega CK2444: to bid or not to bid?

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Googlee translated text from the seller:

A historical Omega military watch issued by MOD to British soldiers during WWII, ca. 1944 (the same year as the Normandy land rise, D-Day). This watch has been restored approx. 2014 (dial, clockwork, case, glass, back plate, bezel), ie not completely original and thus longer price.

The clock works well and keeps good time. Sold in existing condition - pictures show the condition of the watch. Of course James Bond Natoband is included!

The buyer is responsible for the freight and payment must be made no later than 3 days after the auction is closed.
NOTE! I send within 3 working days after payment received. Sends traceable with Rek value.

I am not responsible for the carelessness of the mail - but send by registered letter.

Contact me if possible. questions or if more pictures are desired.

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Serial / Identification Numbers

Back Plate Serial Number: 10672125

Movement Serial Number: 10222193

date

From the movement serial number this watch is circa: 1944

1939 Serial numbers start from 9,000,000

1944 Serial numbers start from 10,000,000

1947 Serial numbers start from 11,000,000

Dimensions:

Width with the Crown: 36.5 mm

Width without the Crown: 33.5 mm

Height without the Lugs: 33.5 mm

Height with the lugs: 45 mm
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Good luck with bidding!
 
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Due to the dial and hands "restoration", I wouldn't really want to buy this watch.
 
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Redial, over polished and wrong crown to start. All WWW watches were delivered in middle to end of 1945.
 
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Redial, over polished and wrong crown to start. All WWW watches were delivered in middle to end of 1945.

In attempting to fill in here the problems with the restored dial appear to include:

1. The digits for the “12” are too close.
2. The top of the Omega, “A” and 4
are not flat. (Angle of 4 may
confound here.)
3. There are multiple hooked numbers
(Most I have ever seen)
The hooked 7 is “classic for
poor redials or fakes” attributed by
some to the Subcontinent.
4. The “Omega” logo appears
incorrect although this may be due
to magnification issue.
5. The Omega symbol appears
incorrect although this also may be
a magnification issue.
6. The hour and minute hands “appear
period correct” but almost
too perfect.
7. Concur with other concerns above.

Attached is a comparison piece represented as original dial with MOD replaced hands.

Good luck in the decision!
 
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A mediocre specimen at a premium price, IMO 🙁
Okay, I thought I looked nice, but I don't have your expertise. Sorry to the OP for the bad advice.:whipped:
 
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In attempting to fill in here the problems with the restored dial appear to include:

1. The digits for the “12” are too close.
2. The top of the Omega, “A” and 4
are not flat. (Angle of 4 may
confound here.)
3. There are multiple hooked numbers
(Most I have ever seen)
The hooked 7 is “classic for
poor redials or fakes” attributed by
some to the Subcontinent.
4. The “Omega” logo appears
incorrect although this may be due
to magnification issue.
5. The Omega symbol appears
incorrect although this also may be
a magnification issue.
6. The hour and minute hands “appear
period correct” but almost
too perfect.
7. Concur with other concerns above.

Attached is a comparison piece represented as original dial with MOD replaced hands.

Good luck in the decision!

Amazing list of findings. Thanks for your effort!
 
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Redial, over polished and wrong crown to start. All WWW watches were delivered in middle to end of 1945.

Thanks. Good tip to remember about the delivery year.
 
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A mediocre specimen at a premium price, IMO 🙁

Price is on the highside considering the condition, even to my amateur eyes.

I wonder if the nearing economic recession will bring more CK2444 or CK2400-7 specimens out to market?
 
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Okay, I thought I looked nice, but I don't have your expertise. Sorry to the OP for the bad advice.:whipped:

It's all good. It's likely I could have missed the ad. Thanks for pointing it out.