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Maskelyne
路A very fine watch I hope you buy it. Here is mine for comparison. (Not correct crown)
What's your opinion?
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RealFire
路That is absolutely beautiful, I'd be jumping all over that!
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ConElPueblo
路To me it looks very well maintained. Not unpolished, but not polished either, if you get my drift 馃榾
Fantastic dial!
Fantastic dial!
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SkunkPrince
路Since this watch is starting to get interest, I suspect it will sell for more than I can afford, and I wanted to share the original plan with you.
I have two KO 2627 watches.
The watch on the left has a decent case of average quality as seen today. The lugs still have facets but the edges have been polished away. It has an OK 353 movement, the crown is a replacement, the crystal is a modern replacement, and the dial is only average. Not unattractive.
However... the watch on the right has a very good dial, a good 355 movement (but not perfect), the original crystal, which is domed, and the original crown, which has a tall skinny Omega symbol. Its bezel, however, is heavily polished.
The plan is to service the 355 movement (and I have sourced new parts for that on behalf of my watchmaker), and swap the cases. Use, if possible, the original crystal and crown on the better case with the 355 movement with its dial and hands. Normally I am not a fan of the magnifier on the crystal, but it's original.
If a miracle happens and I can buy the better watch, these two will be for sale, but if it goes how I think it will... this will be the plan.
I have two KO 2627 watches.
The watch on the left has a decent case of average quality as seen today. The lugs still have facets but the edges have been polished away. It has an OK 353 movement, the crown is a replacement, the crystal is a modern replacement, and the dial is only average. Not unattractive.
However... the watch on the right has a very good dial, a good 355 movement (but not perfect), the original crystal, which is domed, and the original crown, which has a tall skinny Omega symbol. Its bezel, however, is heavily polished.
The plan is to service the 355 movement (and I have sourced new parts for that on behalf of my watchmaker), and swap the cases. Use, if possible, the original crystal and crown on the better case with the 355 movement with its dial and hands. Normally I am not a fan of the magnifier on the crystal, but it's original.
If a miracle happens and I can buy the better watch, these two will be for sale, but if it goes how I think it will... this will be the plan.
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efauser
路Why don't plan to pay a little more and sell those to cover that overage?
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SkunkPrince
路Why don't plan to pay a little more and sell those to cover that overage?
Because you guys never buy things unless they're underpriced. 馃榿
I'm considering numbers, yes.
Tom
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efauser
路Because you guys never buy things unless they're underpriced. 馃榿
I'm considering numbers, yes.
Tom
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SkunkPrince
路OK, guys, I just can't. I got a short-terrm contract but no job after that, and I don't need this extra debt. Plus, while the case I have is clearly not as good as this one, it's close enough for jazz.
So bid on it with my blessing, I hope one of you gets it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seam...7-8-SC-Watch-Caliber-355-Ca-1952/203101088024
So bid on it with my blessing, I hope one of you gets it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seam...7-8-SC-Watch-Caliber-355-Ca-1952/203101088024
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Maskelyne
路I rest my case. It麓s a fine piece indeed, but they are quite common on the market, though the condition of this one is very fine. I think the bidding will end at $1.200. Come on folks place your bids 馃榿
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gbesq
路Anybody get it? I was outbid.
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SkunkPrince
路Anybody get it? I was outbid.
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gbesq
路Very nice. Congrats! I was surprised that there weren鈥檛 more bidders.
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michael22
路I was a nonstarter due to location.
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jaegodylan
路I was a nonstarter due to location.
It is in pretty remarkable condition.
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michael22
路Glad it worked out.
Easy to see why there are a few around, they look good & so a lot were sold.
Easy to see why there are a few around, they look good & so a lot were sold.
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jaegodylan
路Folks I have decided to offer this up to a new home should anyone be interested. It鈥檚 currently in the UK.
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