Was thinking of buying any thoughts? Omega “Two-Tone” Calatrava

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DG GW

·Feb 17, 2018

Was thinking of buying any thoughts?
Omega “Two-Tone” Calatrava
Description: Offered here is an attractive Omega “Calatrava”-style time-only watch, housed in an 18kt Rose Gold fixed bars case, with a lovely two-tone gold dial. The watch dates to the 1940s, and is in excellent condition. The case does not show signs of over polishing. The dial is devoid of any serious flaws or marks, only showing light patina consistent with the age of the watch.
Selling for $1750.00 USD

 

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Foo2rama

·Feb 18, 2018·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Link or pictures?

 

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DG GW

·Feb 18, 2018

ouh crude I forgot the photos little details!

🤦😬

 

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mac_omega

·Feb 18, 2018

This watch was already discussed here...

 

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Fritz

·Feb 18, 2018

I'd be more than a little concerned that the regulator is cranked over so far that its touching the case. not a good sign at all, that and a missing movement retaining screws says it would need a service. Too much money.

and that face is almost too good for that age...

 

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Feb 18, 2018

Fritz

I'd be more than a little concerned that the regulator is cranked over so far that its touching the case.

Yeah, that regulator arm is definitely worrisome. Anytime I see something like that I wonder just how badly the watch is running and just how much work it will take to get it running well.

 

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Bill Sohne

·Feb 18, 2018·Bill @ ΩF

Hi
Looks to be a Nice cal 28.... Worse case you need a new bal complete and two part regulator an a watchmaker.....

It is a challenge

Bill

 

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kyle L

·Feb 18, 2018·Grasshopper

I owned this watch a couple years back...nice dial. The regulator was not like that when I sold it though. 🤔

 

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Syrte

·Feb 18, 2018

Fritz

that face is almost too good for that age...

I beg to differ about the dial-- there are many very pristine original dials from the 1930s-1940s.
I was going to say it looks fine to me and seeing that Kyle owned it was further confirmation.

Can’t opine on the mechanical issues though.....

 

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mario linus

·Feb 18, 2018

Very nice original dial

 

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DG GW

·Feb 18, 2018

I think I changed my mind. Thank you every one for saving me from project. I must say it is a little embarrassing that I missed the problems with the moment screw missing and the regulator so a skew. I just get so excited when I find a new watch. Then I get scared I am going to miss getting the watch. Learning though. Thank you every one for your replys.

 

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Fritz

·Feb 18, 2018

Syrte

I beg to differ about the dial-- there are many very pristine original dials from the 1930s-1940s.
I was going to say it looks fine to me and seeing that Kyle owned it was further confirmation.

Can’t opine on the mechanical issues though.....

Agreed, I've seen some very nice dials from that era, but without seeing it in person I'm always cautious about old dials which look that good... mind you, if its got some reliable history, like some history with a respect member, thats different.

So the question is... just how reliable is this @kyle L character??? He's not one of your closet Timex types is he?