Omega cosmic moonphase

ToBiDi · Dec 25, 2019

Hello everyone,

I am debating to buy an omega cosmic moonphase in gold and found one that looks very good, but maybe too good. The dial looks very clean and the whole watch does too, which is why I was wondering if something was replaced on the watch (redial?, hands?).

Here are some images of the watch:

Could anyone shed some light if something looks wrong with the watch? Or is it really just in fantastic condition?
Thank you very much!

Tobi

Claven2 · Dec 25, 2019

Dial has been repainted/restored, but a very attractive watch nonetheless. Usually the dials on these are roached anyhow.

X350 XJR · Dec 25, 2019

Don’t recall ever seeing that case but these aren’t my specialty. Calling @MSNWatch.

DaveK · Dec 25, 2019

Just stretching my legs here, but if the caseback says 18k gold (750), why does the case say base metal?

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

DaveK
Just stretching my legs here, but if the caseback says 18k gold (750), why does the case say base metal?

Dave, I assumed that the "base metal" was pertaining to the movement spacer, not part of the case.

I know the Swiss hallmark but can't make out the far left one, perhaps the OP can give us a more resolute photo?
MU may be a custom case maker, explaining that beautiful non-conforming case?

The dial is so nice, far too good to be 70 yrs. old but where are the tells? 6 marker slightly off-center?

Claven2
Dial has been repainted/restored

Please point out, perhaps by pm because if this is a redial, we don't need to coach them further.

Perhaps a little moisture 6ish?

Claven2 · Dec 25, 2019

Base metal is the movement spacer. Not the case.

In terms of the dial, the font for omega is wrong and incorrectly sized imo.

Also look at the date fonts. Look specifically at 27 and 28, compare to other numbers with 2s, 7s and 8s. Omega was never that inconsistent on original dials in my view.

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

Claven2
the font for omega is wrong and incorrectly sized imo.

Didn't strike me as wrong, will need to research.

What about MAR and MAR in the windows? How can that be?

DaveK · Dec 25, 2019

UncleBuck
Didn't strike me as wrong, will need to research.

What about MAR and MAR in the windows? How can that be?

Tuesday March 11th?

Claven2 · Dec 25, 2019

UncleBuck
Didn't strike me as wrong, will need to research.

What about MAR and MAR in the windows? How can that be?

Spanish for Wednesday.

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

Claven2
Spanish for Wednesday.

You're shittin' me!
Shoulda stayed in school.

Dan S · Dec 25, 2019

Claven2
Spanish for Wednesday.

Tuesday.

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

Claven2
Spanish for Wednesday.

Dan S
Tuesday.

UncleBuck
Shoulda stayed in school.

Ok, maybe not your school, Claven!

All in good fun, brother.

Claven2 · Dec 25, 2019

I speak 3 languages, but Spanish isn't one of them!!

ToBiDi · Dec 25, 2019

Thanks for all the amazing information and input!

Unfortunately, I do not have more resolute images. I already thought that the dial must have been restored/cleaned at least, that would also explain the wear of the numerals. For the difference in fonts, I have seen various cosmic moon phase watches where the numbers get slightly smaller when you have two digits. At least that would be my explanation.

I am still considering buying the watch though. I find it really cool that the caseback actually says it's the number 10. although I find it weird that the serial number indicates 1952, so this is not one of the earliest models. Does anyone have an idea how that can be?

Thanks so much to everyone! And merry christmas 😀

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

ToBiDi
Does anyone have an idea how that can be?

This is an import/custom case in my mind and I believe the 0010 may relate to the casemaker.

X350 XJR put out a call to MSNWatch and he has the best collection/knowledge of Omega tdmp's in the world imo.

Let's give this a day and see what the grownups think.

OP, definitely put a small deposit on this beauty to hold it, although you haven't mentioned a price.

Dan S · Dec 25, 2019

UncleBuck
Didn't strike me as wrong, will need to research.

What about MAR and MAR in the windows? How can that be?

I was surprised to see such a round O and a tall narrow M, but that was just a knee jerk reaction. I haven’t really researched this reference.

gatorcpa · Dec 25, 2019

Something about the case doesn’t seem right to me. It should be independently tested for purity.
gatorcpa

ToBiDi · Dec 25, 2019

Thanks UncleBuck! I will make a request on the watch. The current price is 3500 Euros, which I find quite good for the watch being 18K gold. Any opinions on the price?

UncleBuck · Dec 25, 2019

gatorcpa
doesn’t seem right to me

Ok, the knowledgable and one of the best has raised a valid concern. What if the "custom" casemaker lacks scruples?

Remember that I said a "small deposit".

Dan S · Dec 25, 2019

ToBiDi
Thanks UncleBuck! I will make a request on the watch. The current price is 3500 Euros, which I find quite good for the watch being 18K gold. Any opinions on the price?

that price is way too good to be true if the piece is actually legit and totally original.

Omega cosmic moonphase

ToBiDi

Claven2

X350 XJR

DaveK

UncleBuck

Claven2

UncleBuck

DaveK

Claven2

UncleBuck

Dan S

UncleBuck

Claven2

ToBiDi

UncleBuck

Dan S

gatorcpa

ToBiDi

UncleBuck

Dan S

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