Thoughts on this Omega 2910-1 sc honeycomb dial?

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Dsplash

·Jan 24, 2022

Hi guys!

I’ve been offered this 2910-1sc locally and found it quite fascinating in hand (the pictures didn’t convince me at first but they don’t do it justice). It’s a 15.3M, so from the mid 50’
The case shape looks amazing IMO and the honeycomb dial/golden 369 indexes combo is quite nice although heavily patinated…
Any thoughts on this one? Does it look original? Is that combo rare?
Thanks! 😀

 

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Dr No

·Jan 24, 2022

Looks original to me. I'd go for it.

Art

 

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ApolloXVII

·Jan 24, 2022

Also look ok for me but to "go for it"..depend of the price..

 

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Dan S

·Jan 24, 2022

Looks legit to me at first glance.

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 25, 2022

Thanks 😀
The asked price is 550€

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 25, 2022

Is that complete crazy for this kind of watch, or so rare it’s be a big bargain…?
I honestly can’t tell! 😁

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 25, 2022

Also, what I really love about it is the case shape…Could anyone point me out to what references have one line this?
Thanks again!

 

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tamura

·Jan 25, 2022

Dsplash

Also, what I really love about it is the case shape ....
Thanks again!

Me too...😀

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 25, 2022

Nice! What ref are those? 😀

 

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perenowell

·Jan 25, 2022

Nice ref indeed!

 

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tamura

·Jan 25, 2022

Dsplash

Nice! What ref are those? 😀

2910 - 9 / 10

 

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TheGreekPhysique

·Jan 25, 2022

Case looks pretty good. Bevels still visible. Not familiar with the reference so can't comment on price unfortunately.

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 25, 2022

You’re right, the case has that distinctive unpolished feeling although it has had a busy life 😁

 

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Canuck

·Jan 25, 2022

Dsplash

Hi guys!

I’ve been offered this 2910-1sc locally and found it quite fascinating in hand (the pictures didn’t convince me at first but they don’t do it justice). It’s a 15.3M, so from the mid 50’
The case shape looks amazing IMO and the honeycomb dial/golden 369 indexes combo is quite nice although heavily patinated…
Any thoughts on this one? Does it look original? Is that combo rare?
Thanks! 😀

I’m wondering if we might be looking at a “yellowed” crystal? That’s $785.00 (Canadian). I see rust on some screw heads, and the ratchet wheel screw appears to be non-original. So if you buy it, it will need to be gone through. Add a service to the purchase price and decide if you are comfortable with it.

 

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myatt

·Jan 25, 2022

Dsplash

Is that complete crazy for this kind of watch, or so rare it’s be a big bargain…?
I honestly can’t tell! 😁

With a waffle/textured dial I would say it's a nice bargain at that price.

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 26, 2022

Canuck

I’m wondering if we might be looking at a “yellowed” crystal? That’s $785.00 (Canadian). I see rust on some screw heads, and the ratchet wheel screw appears to be non-original. So if you buy it, it will need to be gone through. Add a service to the purchase price and decide if you are comfortable with it.

What do you mean by « yellowed » crystal? I think the yellow hue definitely comes from the lighting at the time of the pictures…Here is one with more natural light

by the way, the dial seems kind of dirty…Is it somewhat « cleanable » without deteriorating anything? 😀

 

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mzzleather

·Jan 26, 2022

I like the waffle, beautiful. Price seems reasonable

 

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Canuck

·Jan 26, 2022

Acrylic, isinglass, plastic, who knows what the crystal in the watch is made of? Some types of plastic turn yellow! Is that difficult for you to understand? I doubt you will be able to “clean” the dial. Whatever the finish is, it has yellowed with age.

 

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Dsplash

·Jan 26, 2022

Well, the way you said it, I figured « yellow crystal » was something specific (origin, era, replacement or whatever…). If it’s just aging, yeah, I understand 😁

 

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Canuck

·Jan 26, 2022

Dsplash

Well, the way you said it, I figured « yellow crystal » was something specific (origin, era, replacement or whatever…). If it’s just aging, yeah, I understand 😁

To some, the word “yellowed” might imply a change to a noticeable yellower colour from the original colour.