The Genta-designed 14900 was still produced after 1962, just as the 167.005.
Omega simply changed their reference numbering around that time.
I don't think there was an intentional design change.
The top watch looks polished or the difference could simply be a factor of slight changes by a different case manufacturer (say CB to SGR)
BTW, the bezels and mid-cases for date and non-date (14900/14902 &167.005/168.005) should be interchangeable - not the case back of course, which is engraved with the case reference.
I don't think there was an intentional design change.
The top watch looks polished or the difference could simply be a factor of slight changes by a different case manufacturer (say CB to SGR)
BTW, the bezels and mid-cases for date and non-date (14900/14902 &167.005/168.005) should be interchangeable - not the case back of course, which is engraved with the case reference.
Y yuch006Damn haha this makes vintage collecting a real mine field haha not only do you have to learn all of Desmond's notes and validate each case, dial, MOY, and you need to also take into account that some minor deviations are ok! hahahah ;(
To be honest, although it can sound intimidating when you put it like that, you really do get used to it. Once you look at enough watches, searching for a piece that's either rare, in good condition, etc., etc., you get to the point where you can intuitively tell whether there's something suspicious.
Y yuch006Thanks,
What do you think about this one? I am thinking of pulling a trigger.
Movement is correct as I already checked, just wondering if you see anything from the case and Dial. IT passes MOY and has all the chamfering, also has the same under lug chamfering as the top Picture i put earlier from Hodinkee
Case is pretty soft. you can see how the top edges of the dog leg lugs look like they've practically blended in with each other.
On this case, planes 1-2 and A-B are clearly distinct.
If that doesn't bother you, the watch you're considering would be a decent buy at $800-1000 IMO. It appears all original, and otherwise in fair condition.
Y yuch006So your saying that everything looks original, and in fair maintained condition, but the case is over over over polished?
Thanks!
Yeah, that's the gist of it.
