| Author | Message | ||
     Bowtiegps New member Username: Bowtiegps Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009 Rating: N/A |
Looking to gauge/assess this pieces authenticity. The movement sn indicates the correct sequence for 1947. However the case has Helvetia and Argentina stamped in it. Is this correct for the watch? I read about an connection with the Helvetia name, but not too clear on what it mean. Any help on this is appreciated   | ||
| Gatorcpa Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 93 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Watch looks to be recased. Helvetia, while the Latin name for Switzerland, is also a competing watch brand to Omega. Solid gold watches would have been required to be cased in Argentina during those years. However, I don't believe that a non-precious metal case was subject to the same requirements for local production. Someone simply took a genuine Omega movement and matched it to a Helvetia case that fit properly. Hope this helps, gatorcpa | ||
| William_smith New member Username: William_smith Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2010 Rating: N/A |
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| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4403 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
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| Royang New member Username: Royang Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2010 Rating: N/A |
I am agree with someone above. Helvetia is also a competing watch brand to Omega. Solid gold watches would have been required to be cased in Argentina during those years. if you want to get more,this website maybe useful for you. http://www.tswisswatches.com/ |