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Thinking of buying this 2279 Chronograph 321 Movment

  1. DG GW Dec 29, 2014

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    What do you think of this is it the original dial? The hands seem correct. Is this a nice example?
     
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  2. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 29, 2014

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    It seems to be a beautiful original example. Lovely, in fact.
     
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  3. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 29, 2014

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    Case looks sharp enough, do keep in mind these square pusher models have zero water resistance, they're not even really dustproof, but having said that there's no visible rust grime or anything on the movement just looks well kept.
     
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  4. alam Dec 29, 2014

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    Nice looking one, the dial looks very decent - any idea the year?? What's the main issue or concern when pulling the trigger at these 321 movements? Understand parts for these are some what scarce, what is the main part/component that is difficult to source?
     
  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 30, 2014

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    There are many - balance wheels, escape wheel, pallet forks, various chronograph parts...
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 30, 2014

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    Not to mention bigger parts like bridges, that chicken bone bridge has eluded me for many months now
     
  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 30, 2014

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    That would be a chronograph part... :)
     
  8. DG GW Dec 31, 2014

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    1953
     
  9. Maganator Dec 31, 2014

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    I am new to this (very new) but have been reading this forum about how to spot redials etc (as I am on the look out for a 1982 Speedy)... does the 'A' of the Omega not look slightly higher than the rest of the lettering? Especially in the first picture.

    Apologies if I am talking rubbish.

    It's a great looking watch regardless
     
  10. omegastar Dec 31, 2014

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    Is it normal to have a 15.5 million mvt in a 11 million case ?
    Shouldn't the mvt be a 27 chro C 12 ?
    Shoudn't the Omega logo be printed instead of raised ?
     
  11. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Dec 31, 2014

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    Looks spot on to me weird upside down W for a M and an A that floats a bit. Thats vintage Omega.