Omega Seamaster 2451 (321) – Opinions and feedback please

Omegafanman · Apr 24, 2019

Omega Seamaster 2451 (321) – Opinions and feedback please

Hi this was my first 321 movement Omega. It has had a full service (crown was replaced). I have all the parts.
From the serial number it is around 1952/53. Opinions and feedback on the watch plus any additional information (2451-???) gratefully received.

MSNWatch · Apr 24, 2019

As you probably know the dial is incorrect for the reference and the case has been polished a bit too much. Here is how it may have looked like before:

Omegafanman · Apr 25, 2019

@MSNWatch Many thanks for the reply. I really appreciate that. You are right I do have some concerns but I did not want to colour any initial feedback, plus I realise that I am biased (and ever hopeful).

100% agree regarding the case finish / past polishing.

In terms of the components matching is it unequivocal that this watch has been made up from parts and if so, what watch types contributed – what have I got here?

As mentioned, I have concerns but the watchmaker who serviced it (normally pretty good) did not flag anything and gave me a fairly high estimate letter for insurance purposes. They also confirmed all parts are Omega original.

I have also been told Omega did play a bit fast and loose with hand/dial combinations back in the day so is there any possibility (even a small one) that this is original? Also did the CK2451 have many variants (-1,2,3,4 etc) / how was that recorded. It was in production a while I believe. I have struggled to find much data.

I have seen a few pictures of watches from the era (late forties / fifties) - some examples below...which look similar and proport to be all original (including steel/gold combinations which is what first got me worried on this watch / possible re-case)

I might be clutching at straws here but any extra info / thought from the forum appreciated.

jeppehh · Apr 25, 2019

MSNWatch
As you probably know the dial is incorrect for the reference and the case has been polished a bit too much. Here is how it may have looked like before:

The watch of my dreams. Incredibly attractive.

MSNWatch · Apr 25, 2019

There is at least a 10 year difference between the time the 2451 was released and that dial style came out (it is a seamaster chronograph dial from the mid to late 1960s). The hands are also replacements and wouldn't be surprised if they are not original omega hands.

Omegafanman · Apr 26, 2019

MSNWatch
There is at least a 10 year difference between the time the 2451 was released and that dial style came out (it is a seamaster chronograph dial from the mid to late 1960s). The hands are also replacements and wouldn't be surprised if they are not original omega hands.

I hear you and value your opinion. I think the CK2451 came out in 1946 and was in production in various forms till the late sixties. I also have read it became Seamaster branded in the early fifties. I think 46 was also when the 321 came out (I need to brush up on the transition of that movement). I believe there were numbered variants of the watch (CK2451-1,2 etc). There is a wealth of information on the Speedy / Connie etc but I am struggling to find much on the evolution of the 2451/Seamaster series. I just see images of different versions and it is hard to know what is real. I am a very evidence based person plus I like to cross check (my bad I know). Why is there so little online information on this series or am I missing something. Regarding the watch hands It is hard to photograph reflective surfaces well (it is with my skill set anyway :0). The watchmaker (I wont name them as they are known here) was very clear in there opinion all parts are original.

Omegafanman · Apr 26, 2019

MSNWatch
There is at least a 10 year difference between the time the 2451 was released and that dial style came out (it is a seamaster chronograph dial from the mid to late 1960s). The hands are also replacements and wouldn't be surprised if they are not original omega hands.

PS - love the watch you posted - very nice :0)

Edward53 · Apr 26, 2019

MSNWatch
As you probably know the dial is incorrect for the reference and the case has been polished a bit too much. Here is how it may have looked like before:

The colours on that watch!! 🥰

MSNWatch · Apr 26, 2019

Omegafanman
I hear you and value your opinion. I think the CK2451 came out in 1946 and was in production in various forms till the late sixties. I also have read it became Seamaster branded in the early fifties. I think 46 was also when the 321 came out (I need to brush up on the transition of that movement). I believe there were numbered variants of the watch (CK2451-1,2 etc). There is a wealth of information on the Speedy / Connie etc but I am struggling to find much on the evolution of the 2451/Seamaster series. I just see images of different versions and it is hard to know what is real. I am a very evidence based person pus I like to cross check (my bad I know). Why is there so little online information on this series or am I missing something. Regarding the watch hands It is hard to photograph reflective surfaces well (it is with my skill set anyway :0). The watchmaker (I wont name them as they are known here) was very clear in there opinion all parts are original.

Good luck with your research.

Omega Seamaster 2451 (321) – Opinions and feedback please

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