Hi guys, How do you feel about this watch? I love the patina of the dial but I see the movement is in a pretty rough state and not entirely sure if the dial belongs to this watch/movement (or if it is even repainted). I’d appreciate your wisdom. Thanks again.
I think there is a good chance that the dial is original to the watch. It fits properly to the movement and case. The issues I see here is that there is a lot of rust in the movement and it looks like the balance assembly may have been replaced with one from a later Omega 30mm movement with the pink beryllium finish. Unless you are buying this for parts, it should be a pass. gatorcpa
Thanks for your opinions. I was really looking at this watch primarily for the dial but the seller wants a price that reflects a complete watch. Will take your advice and pass on it. Thanks again.
Stupid questions, but i gotta ask. Why are the serial numbers covered on watch auctions? I see this often.
I think its so someone cant claim that its their watch as each serial number is unique. Not that i’m suggesting people that do it are selling stolen watches, more because unscrupulous people might claim that it is theirs when it is not.
Same reason cover license plates... makes virtually no sense once you think about it. But people do it anyway.
Interesting concept. Thanks. I will be helping a friend sell some old watches and I see this often. I'll cover en up.
It is a genuine Omega case, just a pretty early one. Late thirties to mid-forties IIRC. Believe these are smallish at around 30 (cal 26.5) to 33mm...
I've sold classic cars a bikes for years, we would cover the plates so people can't track to the location. If that ever happened I don't know. However my partner had a person inside the CA DMV who would get him information on old cars we were looking for so who know...
I dont see it doing any harm. Better safe than sorry I guess. Just remember not to hide the first two digits as thats how people are able to date the movement and see that it actually belongs in the case. Even then, its no guarantee but it catches out some blatant frankenwatches.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to be in education mode for quite some time. I just fell into the watch thing by accident recently and I like it, as it has all the aspects of the vintage car market I liked.
At this point I think I should point out that while the above mentioned reasons for covering up serials could be relevant, they are extremely unlikely. I have never come across much of this sort of activity - the primary way of fraud I've seen is to use other people's photos in a fake listing. Watermarking your photos remain the best way of working against this sort of criminal activity. And very, very unlikely.