Constellation french case… what about the crown ?

Hi everyone. First post here, seeking guidance and knowledge 😉

Bought this second-hand Constellation (don’t mind the strap, original was an old Omega brown leather) in my local watch retail store, western France. This is what I identified as a 1952 OT2648, cal 354, with a serial number in the 13 millions range.

Gold case has been produced in France, due to gold regulations at the time. Sharp eyes will see an OMEGA stylized logo, an eagle head and a PGF (Paul Frank and Sons probably) logo…

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Holzer Jubilee?

I’ve been searching the last 3 days for info on the bracelet that come with the ’67 Speedmaster I just picked up. There are no numbers stamped on the clasp or end links. My best guess is a Holzer Jubilee, but I have been unable to find much info on these (most old threads are missing the photos). ‘J/M’ is stamped on the clasp, which is about the only marking besides Omega and the material stamp. The bracelet is very light, so I am assuming hollow links like an 1171. Any thoughts would…

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What do I need to have an accurate crown for my Ed White?

Hey guys, I’m about to purchase an old 105.003, to either complement or replace my existing modern 321 Ed White…I just couldn’t resist. The only thing that is bothering me is that it happens to have a potentially older 32 tooth crown, and I have read all over the place that the crown that matches this watch is a 24 tooth flat foot crown.

Had 2 quick questions about it.
1- Do folks believe this is worth swapping, it seems like these parts are a bit difficult to source.
2- If I do want to…

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