It really is confusing

May 24, 2014,09:36 AM
 


Hi Art,

I did look at the Ofrei site and they indicated that the Clover-leaf was the correct Crown but I've seen too many of the Mushroom caps that looked proper.
The reason I need to replace it is because the 2627 I have is Gold-capped and the crown that was on it was stainless.
It is also hard to wind, I don't know if it's the stem, tube, maybe the crown or just needs a service.
I've sent the watch off to my watchmaker with a spare gold Clover-leaf and I'll let him sort it out.

Thanks for the input, Jim

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Omega 2627-8SC Proper Crown

 
 By: diamondjim : May 22nd, 2014-17:23
I need a little help with the correct Crown for the ref. 2627 with a 353, the watch is Gold-Capped. The watch came with a Stainless Signed Mushroom Cap crown which I'm sure is incorrect. Would the Gold Clover Leaf style be the proper crown for this refere... 

I'm not so sure a clover leaf would . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 23rd, 2014-12:37
. . . necessarily be originally fitted, Jim, for two reasons. First, I've seen several American Seamasters with the rounded crown, including a ref 2627 I've just discovered locally. Second, and more to the point, I was able to confirm the crown on my '56 ...  

It really is confusing

 
 By: diamondjim : May 24th, 2014-09:36
Hi Art, I did look at the Ofrei site and they indicated that the Clover-leaf was the correct Crown but I've seen too many of the Mushroom caps that looked proper. The reason I need to replace it is because the 2627 I have is Gold-capped and the crown that... 

Rounded crowns may be correct...

 
 By: gatorcpa : May 26th, 2014-15:02
... on some US market models. See this original advertisement: Hope this helps, gatorcpa ...  

The SM depicted in that ad . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 27th, 2014-13:11
. . . is precisely the same as the one available locally, gator - champagne dial, in steel. Thanks for posting that extra inducement! :-)