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. . . is the one originally fitted, so the general rule regarding clover-leafs doesn't always apply.
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 reference or a Gold Mushroom Cap?
Thanks, Jim
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 reference or a Gold Mushroom Cap?
Thanks, Jim
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
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 was on it was stainless.
It is also hard to wind, I don't know if it's the stem, tube, maybe the crown or just needs a service.
I've sent the watch off to my watchmaker with a spare gold Clover-leaf and I'll let him sort it out.
Thanks for the input, Jim
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!
