Omega TC1 Stainless Steel

[morelite]

A nice SS TC1 up for auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-LED-watch-Tim ... 4aa01511de

[bruce wegmann]

This IS a nice Omega, but it's NOT stainless steel. This is the 14K white-goldfilled version. The bracelet IS stainless, but the case isn't. The all-stainless model has a mirror-polished rim around the crystal, like the TC2, and a wider bracelet and clasp [including a special, wider magnet-holder]. The WGF TC1s outnumber the all-stainless ones at least 20-to-1. I PMd the seller to clarify this...don't know if he's changed the description. Module also lacks the Omega logo and serial-number disc...so it's just an ordinary P2 one [acceptable, but certainly lessens the value].

[morelite]

Thanks for the info Bruce,
I have inquired with seller about it and will post the reply.

[Sully008]

The module is listed as a SASM-13, which is from strikesandspares, so bid accordingly.

[LEDluvr]

It looks to be in decent shape but shouldn't it say "Omega" in the bottom right corner of the crystal?

[bruce wegmann]

Believe it or not, no. There is a rare variation where only the Omega symbol is on the upper left corner of the crystal...and the Omega name is omitted. This is one of them. They are known in gold color also.

[morelite]

The seller hasn't replied about it being all SS or white gold.

[bruce wegmann]

Trust me; I have both these watches...this is absolutely, positively certainly a 14K white-goldfilled case and stainless bracelet. Bid accordingly.

[clockace]

bruce, you have a p/m. i can't seem to email you. same problem others are having. regards peter

[morelite]

I guess I didn't need this one as bad as someone else, I got outbid again.
It sold for $531.

[bruce wegmann]

Even with a replacement module...cheap. The CASE is what you're buying here [has the rare logo-only crystal, too]. These are the third-rarest of the Omega LEDs, after the 18K and all-stainless TC1s. In situations like this, the module is a minor component of the overall value [I mean, would you not pay a trifle over melt value on an 18K calculator because the module wasn't working?]. Also, I notice the clasp is unusual...has the two depressed stripes down the length, like P2 clasps...another interesting detail. I think somebody got a good deal here.