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Thoughts on my new Omega Ref 2421

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Hey everyone,

I'm a newbie when it comes to vintage watches, and I recently got my hands on an Omega Ref 2421. I'm excited to share some pictures of it with you! I'd really appreciate any help you could give me with a couple of questions. Do you know whether the crown (which seems gold-plated, compared to a 18k solid gold case) is original? I was just wondering, did Omega make solid gold watches with gold-plated crowns back in the 1940s, or is this a deviation from the original state?
I would really appreciate any other thoughts you have about the authenticity and originality of the pieces!

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I imagine others will comment on the dial and case but I’d have expected a gold watch to have a gold crown.

More particularly, the regulator is pointing off the scale and that, coupled with the buggered bumper spring indicates that the watch is clearly in need of a service.

Post where you’re located and someone may be able to recommend a local watchmaker who can sort out your 75 year old watch.

I don’t comment on the different coloured watch bumper/bridge etc. Someone else who knows more than me will have a view as to whether the movement is pulled together from parts or if it’s an original watch with parts replaced when necessary.
 
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Spruce Spruce
I imagine others will comment on the dial and case but I’d have expected a gold watch to have a gold crown.
Very, very few vintage Omegas had solid gold crowns.

Spruce Spruce
Someone else who knows more than me will have a view as to whether the movement is pulled together from parts or if it’s an original watch with parts replaced when necessary.
My feeling is that there is a pretty good chance the parts are original to the watch, or OEM replacements. Of course, one can never know for sure.

Overall, this looks like a nice vintage watch that needs a little TLC.
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Hi Spruce and gatorcpa your assessment and knowledge is very much appreciated.
@Spruce: I also expected a solid gold crown thats why I was a bit disappointed when I saw what looks like the gold plating getting off the crown here and there. I am located in Austria, lower austria/vienna more particularly.
@gatorcpa: So your opinion is that the crown could be legit although its only gold plated? What I saw is taht at least the shape of the crown looks the same to the images on the omega website for this reference. What does TLC mean?
 
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Just in case @gatorcpa is offline, TLC is an abbreviation for 'tender, loving, care' - in other words it needs a service.

Might be an idea to start a fresh thread asking for 'recommendations for servicing a vintage omega in Vienna'.

Good luck.
 
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I will check with a local watchmaker which I know has experience with omegas and also some vintage watches. What happens if I would not service the watch? What would be the effects? And how often do you typically need to service such a watch? (I want to wear it maybe one day per month or so)
 
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Further opinions on authenticity of course still very much appreciated
 
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Very, very few vintage Omegas had solid gold crowns.
Very true! If I remember correctly I have found solid gold crowns only on French cased Chronometres.

The crown of OP´s watch looks original to me.

I have 2 similarly cased watches (sub-seconds though) from the same period in near mint condition and the crown looks the same.

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Further opinions on authenticity of course still very much appreciated
The second hand is too long and it is generic, not Omega original.
In that period of time, dark blue second hands were used.
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