Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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I'm not so sure a clover leaf would . . .
. . . 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 ref 2849 (US ref KX6275) . . .
. . . is the one originally fitted, so the general rule regarding clover-leafs doesn't always apply.
If you need to replace the existing crown for either mechanical reasons or to maintain water-tightness, then a clover-leaf would be the right choice.
Art
Omega 2627-8SC Proper Crown
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 . . .
. . . 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
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...
... on some US market models. See this original advertisement: Hope this helps, gatorcpa ...
The SM depicted in that ad . . .
. . . is precisely the same as the one available locally, gator - champagne dial, in steel. Thanks for posting that extra inducement! :-)