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mrubbio
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I am one more newb, greenhorn watch purchaser who is wondering if I got ‘had’. Photos attached were provided by the eBay seller. The watch was delivered and looks like the photos they provided. I have not had it opened to authenticate the movement. It was sold as a “ORIGINAL OMEGA GENEVE REF 131.019 STEEL MANUAL WIND 1965' GENTS WATCH BLACK DIAL”

Are all crowns passed 1950 supposed to have the Omega brand on it? It makes sound when I put my ear to it? Do the hands look right?

I don’t know a damn thing and any reassurance or suggestions to send it back would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Seabee1
why is there a white dial and black dial?
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mrubbio
Not sure.
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Gumby992
The crown is an aftermarket replacement. The watch would originally have had an Omega-signed crown, possibly of the segmented type. It's very common to find such generic crowns on Omega watches from this period as the originals have become more difficult to source.

The black dial could be a redial. It's quite common for vintage watches to be redialled in black as it is considered to attract more interest. Note that the lume dots appear to be missing from the semi-circular ends of the indicies where they would normally be, even if degraded.

The buckle is dubious. There's many non-genuine ones around.
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cykrops
Id send it back if you have doubts and look at omega addict for vintage omega
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cb1111
Gumby992 said:
The crown is an aftermarket replacement. The watch would originally have had an Omega-signed crown, possibly of the segmented type. It's very common to find such generic crowns on Omega watches from this period as the originals have become more difficult to source. Absolutely correct

The black dial could be a redial. It's quite common for vintage watches to be redialled in black as it is considered to attract more interest. Note that the lume dots appear to be missing from the semi-circular ends of the indicies where they would normally be, even if degraded. The dial is redialed. There is obvious paint on the batons

The buckle is dubious. There's many non-genuine ones around. The buckle is counterfeit
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I'd send it back unless it was very, very cheap
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mrubbio
cb1111 said:
I'd send it back unless it was very, very cheap
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I paid $450
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mrubbio said:
I paid $450
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You have to open it or have someone else do it.
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cb1111
mrubbio said:
I paid $450
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Only you can decide if you are OK with a re-done dial and hands (both the hands and dial originally had lume, both were removed and painted black.

While the watch looks nice from a distance, I wouldn't be happy with the dial.
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