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Jorge11
New member Username: Jorge11
Post Number: 9 Registered: 07-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 02:24 pm: | |
This is a watch I am considering purchasing. I would appreciate you opinion on it's authenticity. My concern is the dial, specifically the subsecond area. My limited experience tells me that it should have concentric rings. I can't see them. I also do not have access to the watch in person to verify. I am told the watch is original with no previous restoration work completed. Any insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

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Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2900 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 03:11 pm: | |
The dial looks original to me, though not in the best of condition. However, what makes you think the movement is that of a chronometer? What caliber is it? |
   
Jorge11
New member Username: Jorge11
Post Number: 10 Registered: 07-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 08:05 am: | |
28.10 RA is what I am told. Case reference is 2499. Omega's vintage reference section shows reference 2499 to be a chronometre grade movement. Did they print that on the movement in the late 40's?
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Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2901 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 08:47 am: | |
28.10 RA should be under tha balance wheel. The case reference # would not be on te movement. |
   
Jorge11
New member Username: Jorge11
Post Number: 11 Registered: 07-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 10:04 am: | |
So, is it your opinion that the watch is genuine? Also, assuming that I purchase this watch. Do you offer restoration services on a movement that is this old? |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2903 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 12:09 pm: | |
Assumning it is in fact a 28.10RA, the watch looks genuine to me. I do offer movement services, but no dial refinishing. If interested, please contact off list, thanks. |