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  1. cvalue13 Dec 10, 2015

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    I've done a good amount of diligence, just for academic purposes really, trying to discern what's up with this watch:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OME...488810?hash=item41a125e26a:g:zKwAAOSwrklVMbZiPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    All I can tell so far is that it's lacking the 'Seamaster', and the dial color seems unusual/incorrect for this watch... but on the other hand the case is pretty tight, and a non-U.S. 471. Also, is this actually 'rose' gold (or put differently, were these produced in 'rose')? I notice it's been on the bay for a cycle or two.

    I did my diligence, but still haven't seen definitive info that (1) none were made without the 'Seamaster' and (2) none had a dial that may petina in this direction.

    Ultimately, these sorts of watches are far from my strong suit, so interested in the authorities out there.

    Let the education begin!

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  2. mac_omega Dec 10, 2015

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    my assessment:

    re-dial is wrong

    case looks good except the case back (pretty worn)

    box is missing the insert

    price is too high
     
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  3. seba Dec 15, 2015

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    There is a similar watch in a Finnish site http://www.huuto.net/kohteet/omega-seamaster-xvi-olympia-1956/387149039
    Omega achieved 25 years timing in Olympics in 1952 and to honor that they made two models to Melbourne Olympics 1956 having the Helsinki badge which can be see in case back. Price for that one owner watch is 5890€ and it is served 07/15. This watch has been on the Finnish watch museum.
     
  4. Willem023 Dec 15, 2015

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    Is that 6-sided crown original?
     
  5. mac_omega Dec 15, 2015

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    The watch looks nice, crisp and correct but the price is much too high