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  1. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Aug 27, 2012

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    Hi guys, what do you think about this red star Omega?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-40s...114146566?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item337b6e1f06Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    I think the red star is cool and although the watch is not in terrific condition and that I cringed at the military description, I might give it a go. That is only if you guys give the thumbs up.;)
    I was on another forum and one of the members there got something similar. Any thoughts.
    Thanks.
     
  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 28, 2012

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    Price isn't bad (for now) and it certainly is one of the references known to be a "Red Star". I don't think hands are original and the crown isn't either.

    I think the dial is original, but can't tell for sure.

    I wouldn't go too much higher on this one,
    gatorcpa
     
  3. MKelley

    MKelley Aug 28, 2012

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    I also saw that one, found interesting, but I'm on a self imposed buying hiatus. Good Luck!
     
  4. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 28, 2012

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    It certainly looks pretty cool
     
  5. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Aug 28, 2012

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    Did not managed to win this as it went for higher than what I was willing to pay. I did read up a little and it turns out that some of these are actually gold stars. Interesting.