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Omega Seamaster 2846-1SC - authenticity?

Sa Calobra
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Hi everyone,
I just bought this Omega 2846-1SC. I was curious to know if you could judge it by authenticity of the parts. I'm fine to hear the 'bad news', I just like the watch as it is. But curious to understand better.
It's supposedly from the late 1950s.
Thanks!
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Spruce
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The 16****** movement number would indicate that the movement was produced in 1958.
So far as I can see, although others will know more (and probably better) everything looks in order although the case has obviously had a gentle polish and the crystal is a replacement.
 
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congrats on your purchase, i personally really like the look.
i agree with spruce, it looks like a solid watch
 
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Looks nice and honest. Quite lovely. Can I ask how much you paid?

I paid 550 euros (incl Catawiki costs, shipment, etc). Would you say it's a fair price? I must say it came out even nicer than I expected when it arrived. The markers look really nice in different shades of light.

Only thing I still doubt about is the crown. Would that be a replacement?
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
I paid 550 euros (incl Catawiki costs, shipment, etc). Would you say it's a fair price? I must say it came out even nicer than I expected when it arrived. The markers look really nice in different shades of light.

Only thing I still doubt about is the crown. Would that be a replacement?
Probably. Should have an Omega symbol on it.
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
I paid 550 euros (incl Catawiki costs, shipment, etc). Would you say it's a fair price? I must say it came out even nicer than I expected when it arrived. The markers look really nice in different shades of light.

Only thing I still doubt about is the crown. Would that be a replacement?

I’d keep the crown - it’s the right size and shape. It may be original and is certainly age appropriate.
 
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Spruce Spruce
I’d keep the crown - it’s the right size and shape. It may be original and is certainly age appropriate.
That's also what the seller said. In his words, Omega at the time also fitted crowns not marked with the Omega symbol. Given that the crown is from the same age, it might be the original.
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
That's also what the seller said. In his words, Omega at the time also fitted crowns not marked with the Omega symbol. Given that the crown is from the same age, it might be the original.
Not likely, but if you want to keep that one, it's your business, not anyone else's.
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
That's also what the seller said. In his words, Omega at the time also fitted crowns not marked with the Omega symbol. Given that the crown is from the same age, it might be the original.

Well he would say that wouldn't he 🙄 I'd think that a Seamaster of this reference and period would have come with a signed crown
 
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
Not likely, but if you want to keep that one, it's your business, not anyone else's.
Look guys, it’s a €550 euro watch that’s over seventy years old. It’s time to put a blanket over it’s knees, not send it out to get its teeth capped.
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SkunkPrince
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It's just getting started! But because it's a Seamaster, crown, crystal, and caseback gasket would ideally be changed at service anyways.
 
Sa Calobra
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment! I wasn't expecting a perfect watch for the price, I mainly posted this to learn more about the watch, so I love the honesty 😀.
 
Sa Calobra
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
It's just getting started! But because it's a Seamaster, crown, crystal, and caseback gasket would ideally be changed at service anyways.

Would this be different for another model, say, a Constellation?
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
Would this be different for another model, say, a Constellation?

Depends on your personal preferences and how you wanna wear it. Personally, I wouldn’t change the crown on a vintage SM, as I don’t expect a watch from the 50s to be waterproof, no matter what it’s called. But generally, the expectation might be higher than with a dressier watch, like a Constellation.
Plexis can often be polished back to life. A gasket costs almost nothing and I have it replaced every time a watch is serviced, but I believe that’s common practice.
 
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Sa Calobra Yves86
Would this be different for another model, say, a Constellation?
A Constellation also likely has a water-resistance rating but I don't have that information.

You'll note that the preponderance of posters to the Vintage forum are hardcore collectors. For many, it is my opinion based on their statements that originality counts more than function. I have a couple of 50s Seamasters that have new crystals, new gaskets, and either new crown or gasket replaced in the original crown.

I also expect them to function as well as when they were new. I pay extra for that. New balance staffs are common. New mainsprings. Oval holes in the plates are fixed with bushings. I've sourced replacement bridges when necessary.

Before you go too far, you might want to decide what a vintage Omega watch means to you and how for you want to go.

And, one thing to remember: the newer the watch, the cheaper and easier it is to fix!
 
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