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Thoughts/concerns on this 1944-45 30T2 SC?

cicindela
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efauser
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Put a little effort into your own research and post photos here, rather than making us do the work, and you'll likely get more detailed answers.
 
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efauser efauser
Put a little effort into your own research and post photos here, rather than making us do the work, and you'll likely get more detailed answers.

Actually, I've put quite a lot of effort into my own research. I've reviewed thousands of auctions, articles, and blog posts about vintage Omega over the past two years and first posted here long before you appointed yourself the forum bouncer. Clicking a link could hardly be considered "work"; I will not post someone else's photos without their permission. I still consider myself new to the hobby and am interested only in the small group of individuals here who are knowledgeable and aren't just talk. These individuals know who they are and have responded to my requests in the past, and for that, I am grateful.
 
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efauser efauser
Put a little effort into your own research and post photos here, rather than making us do the work, and you'll likely get more detailed answers.

I find it rather annoying that every time a question on opinions/help is asked, you need to ask the OP for doing their own homework rather than making us do the work. Are you a moderator? Is this hostile welcome to new members coming here for help cleared with the moderators??
 
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I'm concerned that the dial may be refinished. It does not state "Swiss" or "Swiss Made," but the Omega text and symbol looks correct. Also, the crown is unsigned.
 
Tony C.
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heavenscloud heavenscloud
I'm concerned that the dial may be refinished. It does not state "Swiss" or "Swiss Made," but the Omega text and symbol looks correct. Also, the crown is unsigned.

The absence of "Swiss" or "Swiss Made" is not necessarily a sign of a redial. There were many vintage watches produced and sold without such designations.
 
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Hello all,

I would like to get your opinions on the following watch: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...r-dial-special-case-construction-3294314.html
I realize it might be snatched up as a result of posting this thread, but I want to learn.

Regards,

Brandon
Another point of concern is the long minute hand doesn't go well with the shorter second hand or the dial.

Everything else looks good for the period. Size may be too small at 32.5mm.

heavenscloud heavenscloud
I will not post someone else's photos without their permission
Posting images for opinion is fair use and permission is not needed.
 
Steve1haggart
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efauser efauser
Put a little effort into your own research and post photos here, rather than making us do the work, and you'll likely get more detailed answers.
Sorry to say you are way out of order with your reply ..you need to reel your neck in here ..the man was simply asking a question ....if you don't want to answer or help him simple don't reply ..end off.
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heavenscloud heavenscloud
first posted here long before you appointed yourself the forum bouncer. Clicking a link could hardly be considered "work";
tdn-dk tdn-dk
I find it rather annoying that every time a question on opinions/help is asked, you need to ask the OP for doing their own homework rather than making us do the work. Are you a moderator? Is this hostile welcome to new members coming here for help cleared with the moderators??
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Sorry to say you are way out of order with your reply ..you need to reel your neck in here ..the man was simply asking a question ....if you don't want to answer or help him simple don't reply ..end off.
Thanks
One of many reasons is there have been many one-post drive-by questioners with selling motive.
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Steve1haggart
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I totally understand your concerns about one-post-drive-by's .i remember my first post and I was looking for advice and I'm still here ..gaining knowledge everday thanks to the experance we have here . I just feel there no place for this type of aggressive replays simply don't reply .
 
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One of many reasons is there have been many one-post drive-by questioners will selling motive.

So the every new poster asking for advice is guilty in questions with selling motives and have to be meet with a hostile attitude, until they have proven the opposite or have gone again?
 
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tdn-dk tdn-dk
So the every new poster asking for advice is guilty in questions with selling motives and have to be meet with a hostile attitude, until they have proven the opposite or have gone again?
Not to me. 😀 I just gave you one of the reasons why there are aggressive reactions like that. I don't mind one posters and still provide answers where I can, just hope they'd become more involved with our hobby here. Also prefer more pictures posted directly on OF than linked elsewhere.

On the other hand, I also understand that everyone is allowed to express negative reactions here.
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I'm no expert and never will be I will alway require help when purchasing new watches for my collection .. My field is oil & gas in Aberdeen , when we get a new member of staff that we encourage to ask question we don't reply with an aggressive attitude it help no one .. We are all here to share out experiences for good and bad ...
 
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Another point of concern is the long minute hand doesn't go well with the shorter second hand or the dial.

Thank you for pointing that out. Also, a blued seconds hand appears to be a common feature of late 30s watches (26.5 SOBs), but this is the first time I've seen one on a mid-40s watch....


I've been a lurker on this forum for the past two years. I don't comment because I don't have much to share. I consider it a disservice to give my opinion when I don't have the requisite knowledge or experience to support my statements. How many comments start with, "I'm no expert, but [I'm going to tell you this is original, a redial, etc without having a clue what I'm talking about.]" I have a small collection that I plan to sell primarily because of what I've learned from this forum. I'm no longer content with average-condition pieces. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge.
 
Tony C.
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Blued second hands were used well past the 1930s, so that shouldn't be a particular worry, either. Having said that, the minute hand does seem out of place given the placement of minute track.
 
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Sorry to contradict - all the hands are legit!

There is a small series of references/dials with this particular "inverse" hands design with the short second hand and the long minute hand.
I have a watch with a very similar dial/hands combo in my collection.

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What I want to add:
I am always willing to respond to help requests even from one post "members" but will refrain from giving valuations -
this is due to the bad experience with "grab and run" posters who just wanted to get a ballpark value for their planned sale...
 
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