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Kyle1223
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Good morning everyone and happy thanksgiving!

I recently made a post about a watch I purchased and got lots of great opinions on it. Truly appreciate that. I don’t want to make the same mistakes, so I figured I’d post a watch I am currently looking at online before buying.

I am brand new to vintage watches and very interested in the 1040 family of watches. The 176.005 specifically has caught my eye. I’m looking at this watch online and curious to see if people think it is authentic. It looks good to me, but that basically means nothing. Lol

I am having trouble figuring out how to tell the bracelet/Strap (don’t know proper term to call them) that originally came with a watch, any suggestions on how to locate that info? Not just for this watch, but omegas in general

thanks for any help.
Happy Thanksgiving.
 
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Watch looks in ok condition for me. Case back made by Jean Vallon, btw - the Narwhal fish symbol

my related gold plated version says hi !!

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super70
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Hi,

Nice one, generally speaking an authentic watch based on what you can see in the photos, and well used.

Chrono hands might be Service Parts, as the blue color of Minute and second does not seem to match chrono hour subdial.

bracelet I would expect on this one is a 1162 with 173 endlinks, but not the 1170 speedy bracelet which is currently mounted.

If you want to wear it - any idea on service history? It is not the cheapest movement to be done …
 
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Sherbie Sherbie
Watch looks in ok condition for me. Case back made by Jean Vallon, btw - the Narwhal fish symbol

my related gold plated version says hi !!

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The gold version is beautiful!
I have several gold watches or I’d probably be looking for that one. I really like the blue/silver combo on this model.
 
Kyle1223
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Hi,

Nice one, generally speaking an authentic watch based on what you can see in the photos, and well used.

Chrono hands might be Service Parts, as the blue color of Minute and second does not seem to match chrono hour subdial.

bracelet I would expect on this one is a 1162 with 173 endlinks, but not the 1170 speedy bracelet which is currently mounted.

If you want to wear it - any idea on service history? It is not the cheapest movement to be done …
I didn’t even notice the lack of color match on the hands, now that you say it, I see it.

I’m going to inquire about service history. Thanks for the response
 
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A tropical dial says hello … feel free to call it „destroyed“, was blue when it left the factory…
 
Kyle1223
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A tropical dial says hello … feel free to call it „destroyed“, was blue when it left the factory…
That’s just patina right?? Lol
Love the watch
 
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That’s just patina right?? Lol
Love the watch

my assumption from your post is that you’ve not held and worn this model before, which you might consider doing because it is a rather bulky and hefty piece. Perhaps instead you have held one, and know just what you’re setting out for.

Either way, not at all to discourage you from it, but instead to only mention what can sometimes go unappreciated with this model from the distance of the internet.
 
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my assumption from your post is that you’ve not held and worn this model before, which you might consider doing because it is a rather bulky and hefty piece. Perhaps instead you have held one, and know just what you’re setting out for.

Either way, not at all to discourage you from it, but instead to only mention what can sometimes go unappreciated with this model from the distance of the internet.


I’ve never held this model, only seen it online. The only vintage Omega I’ve ever held is the one I bought and came in last week.
I like it because it’s funky and hefty and man those colors pop.

I am having trouble finding any examples to hold in person. I’m in Northwest Arkansas, using Google there seems to be a cool vintage watch shop in Kansas City I might visit on a free weekend. Does anyone know of a place to hold vintage omegas in or around Oklahoma, Missouri, or Arkansas? There appears to be an omega shop in Tulsa, maybe I could start there.

Appreciate the insight on this model.
 
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I’ve never held this model, only seen it online. The only vintage Omega I’ve ever held is the one I bought and came in last week.
I like it because it’s funky and hefty and man those colors pop.

I am having trouble finding any examples to hold in person. I’m in Northwest Arkansas, using Google there seems to be a cool vintage watch shop in Kansas City I might visit on a free weekend. Does anyone know of a place to hold vintage omegas in or around Oklahoma, Missouri, or Arkansas? There appears to be an omega shop in Tulsa, maybe I could start there.

Appreciate the insight on this model.

Wherever there might be a shop with vintage watches, there’s a low chance it would at any given time have a 176.005 on hand.

If you have good sized arms/wrists, and are looking for a chunky piece, then it’s worth the buy-and-try!

(I’m Fayetteville High class of ‘96!)
 
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Wherever there might be a shop with vintage watches, there’s a low chance it would at any given time have a 176.005 on hand.

If you have good sized arms/wrists, and are looking for a chunky piece, then it’s worth the buy-and-try!

(I’m Fayetteville High class of ‘96!)
That’s awesome! Go Hogs
 
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I am having trouble figuring out how to tell the bracelet/Strap (don’t know proper term to call them) that originally came with a watch, any suggestions on how to locate that info? Not just for this watch, but omegas in general.

Take a look here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/

Also, a word of advice when buying vintage online: make sure to get accurate bracelet measurements. Don’t assume you’ll be able to easily find links, and if you do find links, they may be expensive. Generally speaking, full-size bracelets and watches fit 8” wrists, and there should be multiple removable links on both sides of the clasp.
 
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