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  1. dantaspaulo Dec 16, 2013

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    Hi all,

    I know it's nearly impossible to tell from the photos, but the seller is neither a watch nor photo person. He claims he inherited the watch from his dad and the best pictures he managed to provide were these:

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    Other than the possible redial, I noticed the crown doesn't seem to be right.

    At USD 200 would you give it a shot?

    Thanks a lot for your input! :thumbsup:

    Cheers,

    Paulo
     
  2. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Dec 16, 2013

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    Dial looks original. And $200 is a reasonable price just make sure plating is all intact.
     
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  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 16, 2013

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    +1
     
  4. John R Smith Dec 17, 2013

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    The dial and hands are original. The movement is a 28.10, so from the late 1940s. The crown is a later replacement.
    At $200 you should be fine ;)
     
  5. dantaspaulo Dec 17, 2013

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    Thanks for your opinions, guys!
     
  6. dantaspaulo Dec 17, 2013

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    Pulled the trigger. Will post some photos when it arrives. :)
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 17, 2013

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    You did well. $200 leaves room for a service and still well under market. Just need a proper Omega crown, which you should be able to find with a case reference number.

    Dial looks original. Can't say much about the movement from that blurry photo, but I think it's worth the gamble.
    gatorcpa
     
  8. ulackfocus Dec 17, 2013

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    E - I think you hit the icon for "reply" instead of "edit".
     
  9. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 17, 2013

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    Shhh, Genius at work...

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  10. ulackfocus Dec 17, 2013

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    Yeah, I have that same type of genius often. :p

     
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  11. John R Smith Dec 17, 2013

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    I just love the way he pulls the blind down . . .
     
  12. dantaspaulo Dec 20, 2013

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    So, my new little friend has arrived. Was it a decent score? Any thoughts about it? I couldn't find a 16mm strap at home so I just ended up giving it a try on this nato, but I must say I quite like it. Somehow it feels a bit more sporty with it :)
     
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  13. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 20, 2013

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    I'd wear that one in a heartbeat. :thumbsup:
    gatorcpa
     
  14. John R Smith Dec 21, 2013

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    Very nice, Wadsworth USA cased and interesting watch from around 1945 - 46. The crown is wrong, but that's about all.
     
  15. dantaspaulo Dec 21, 2013

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    I think I wouldn't have done much better with 200 bucks. Correct crown is on its way from Ofrei ;)
     
  16. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Dec 24, 2013

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    Nice, score a good leather band for it and make the guys at the office jealous!