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Omega: Just found out that both of these were made in 1952.

The chronometre in April and the bumper in October. I'm wearing the square ref. 3950 now but the chronometre is in "the shop". Chris
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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Omega: Fabulous! If I could own only one vintage sport Omega that would be it.

Fantastic. Wear it in good health! Chris
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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Omega: I'm not an expert on watches of that age but there are two possibilities.

1) It is a recased, or altered (lugs added) pocket-watch. 2) It is a genuine early wristwatch, which I would be inclined to believe because of the radium numerals. As for the missing jewel, are you sure it is actually "missing" or was it made without a ruby jewel in that position? If you could post
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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Omega: Some '53 Fat Arrow Pics.

I was lucky to get this one from a fellow collector. I finally had the correct crystal with reflector ring installed and I think it looks great. I
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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Omega: Cal 353 Seamaster bumper date@6.

I love this one but am considering replacing the tarnished hands. It was a steal on the big auction site.
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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Omega: My watchmaker typically charges $200 for a full chronograph service. Your quote seems odd

First of all, $80 for "gaskets" is nuts. Of course if you have to replace the pushers then the $80 price isn't off by too much. I'm thinking $640 is still a bit high. I'm guessing you'd pay around this much for a full restoration in Bienne and at least it would be done correctly. Is this a well esta
15Y
By: chrisinohio
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