khanmu
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I know, I know, check first and then buy.... but sometimes in the moment I think you have to take a chance and trust in the “infrastructure” (PayPal, eBay, credit card company) to back you up, and to be fair to Amex they always have..
Anyway - two questions to our experts here on a recently acquired 165.024-63
1. Hallmark
When changing the strap, I saw this little mark between the upper lugs. Has anyone else seen one or know what it is?
2. Any general thoughts on the watch l? My assessment was:
- Serial nos in the right range
- Not the first thin font bezel, but the one fitted came out in 1964 so probably within tolerances
- correct crystal with omega logo
- crown - correct type but maybe a service one - should it have the “Mercedes” symbol in the middle?
- hour and minute hand probably relumed at some point
- dial looks nice - gilt I think and no “T”s - could possibly be a relume but nicely done if so
- double bevel caseback
Photos below - and I’d welcome any comments or thoughts - extract ordered so will post the details when it arrives.
Thanks in advance
I know, I know, check first and then buy.... but sometimes in the moment I think you have to take a chance and trust in the “infrastructure” (PayPal, eBay, credit card company) to back you up, and to be fair to Amex they always have..
Anyway - two questions to our experts here on a recently acquired 165.024-63
1. Hallmark
When changing the strap, I saw this little mark between the upper lugs. Has anyone else seen one or know what it is?
2. Any general thoughts on the watch l? My assessment was:
- Serial nos in the right range
- Not the first thin font bezel, but the one fitted came out in 1964 so probably within tolerances
- correct crystal with omega logo
- crown - correct type but maybe a service one - should it have the “Mercedes” symbol in the middle?
- hour and minute hand probably relumed at some point
- dial looks nice - gilt I think and no “T”s - could possibly be a relume but nicely done if so
- double bevel caseback
Photos below - and I’d welcome any comments or thoughts - extract ordered so will post the details when it arrives.
Thanks in advance