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Yesterday Was A Good Day... "sm 2494 Chronometer" Good!

  1. Melhadary Jun 2, 2013

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    The result of the day... this Seamaster 2657/2494 - 6, Cal. 354 chronometer, jumbo case with RG markers and a lovely matching patina-enriched, cross-haired dial! Granted, given the uniqueness of this combination, I was mesmerized when I saw the listing for this watch, and couldn't resist.

    Of course, some TLC should tackle the crown and seconds hand, but otherwise, what are respectable members' thoughts (seller pics)?



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  2. simon Jun 2, 2013

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    That's a bloody nice one mate.::censored::
     
  3. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Jun 2, 2013

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    love the rose gold markers and hands......:thumbsup: The candidate to snatch.........
     
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  4. Melhadary Jun 2, 2013

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    I had quite the similar reaction :) Thanks!
     
  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 2, 2013

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    Very nice! :cool:
    gatorcpa
     
  6. seamonster Respectable Member Jun 2, 2013

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    Respectable Member Melhadary

    Once you have attended to the winding-crown and seconds hand, you will have a top condition and beautiful original watch.

    While you are admiring the beauty of this piece, perhaps someone is looking over your shoulder. If you are not careful, soon this watch will disappear.

    Thank-you.
     
  7. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jun 2, 2013

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    very nice!
     
  8. ulackfocus Jun 2, 2013

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    Nice snag! :thumbsup:
     
  9. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 2, 2013

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    Very nice the rose and stainless go well together here. Nice choice of strap too.
     
  10. Melhadary Jun 2, 2013

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    Thanks all :)
    I had my doubts regarding originality of the dial at first because of the way the "Omega" is printed, especially the "G" in there... I could only find one other example of this watch online, and it has the usual looking "Omega" printed on the dial... anyone have a similar example?
     
  11. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jun 2, 2013

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  12. Melhadary Jun 2, 2013

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    Thanks Kyle :)
    Obviously my expectations are too high, looking for a general consistency and regularity in all these beauties... alas... this is the spice added to our passion of the vintage pieces, huh!
     
  13. Melhadary Jun 3, 2013

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    I remember having seen a mention of the uncommonness of the 2494 cal. 354 chronometer on an earlier thread, maybe in another forum, by respectable member mondodec, I would love to verify this.
     
  14. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 3, 2013

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    A good day indeed :thumbsup:
     
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  15. MKelley Jun 3, 2013

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    Congrats....nice snag:thumbsup:
     
  16. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jun 3, 2013

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    The jumbo (36mm) bumper chronometres (most were badged seamaster but a few were earlier and were seamasters in all respects except for the label) are very uncommon pieces particularly with original dials in good shape like this one. In talking to other seamaster bumper chronometre enthusiasts, we estimate the jumbo versions to account for a small fraction of total production of these chronometres - perhaps 1-5% with the remaining 95-99% in the more common 34mm standard case size. The added attraction of this model is that it has rose gold markers which at least to me are more attractive than the yellow gold ones. I would prefer that the watch had the earlier cal. 352 movement rather than the 354 but this piece stands on its own merits.
     
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  17. 124watchfan Jun 3, 2013

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    Wow! Nice catch.
     
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  18. Melhadary Jun 4, 2013

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    Many thanks Mike for this invaluable information!
    I am grateful that we can share these very unique tidbits of information on this forum, and maintain them for all as a reference.
     
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  19. Dablitzer Jul 1, 2013

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    We're both looking for PG seconds hands! Let me know if you find a good source! ;)
     
  20. omegastar Jul 1, 2013

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    How do you know it was a PG second hand ?
    In those years sweep second Omegas had very often dark blued steel hands.
    It could be easier in that direction.