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Thoughts on Omega Chronometre Calibre 333, Case Reference 2493?

  1. rshroff Mar 3, 2014

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    Dear Respectable Members

    Would be most grateful if you could weigh in on this Omega Chronometre with Calibre 333, Case Reference 2493:
    http://www.ebay.it/itm/OMEGA-AUTOMA...53?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:IT:1123#ht_63wt_1234Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    1. Firstly, is this a franken because the calibre 333 does not match the case ref? I say this because in the Omega database, it clearly shows that case ref 2493 houses a calibre 332, NOT a calibre 333.

    2. Also, is the "333" supposed to be stamped on the barrel bridge as shown in the photo in the listing? Any pics would be much appreciated of a calibre 333 and case ref 2493.

    Many thanks!
     
  2. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 3, 2014

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    Correct case with aged movement with some wrong parts.
     
  3. rshroff Mar 3, 2014

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    Many thanks but can you please be specific re wrong parts? Do you mean the ratchet wheel should have a two-tone finish or that entire calibre is wrong for this case? Many thanks!
     
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 3, 2014

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    It's a shame, as that is one of my favorite dial styles:

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    Tissot appropriated this for a modernized version not too long ago:

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    Take care,
    gatorcpa
     
  5. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 3, 2014

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  6. rudusunshine Aug 28, 2015

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    normaly cal 344 in omega case 2493-1