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  1. Iandgould May 30, 2020

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    Hi im trying to find out what omega i have, the age, and how much its worth,

    It was left to me by my dad, he got it in the 70's,

    I've scoured the internet but can't find anything like it, so hoping it's rare,
    It has 351.0051 Is stamped on the bracelet strap

    Thanks In advance for any help

    Ian
     
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  2. w154 May 30, 2020

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  3. Davidt May 30, 2020

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    Nice heirloom. Unfortunately it's not particularly collectible so if you're looking to sell, the value will likely be slightly above the scrap value of the gold.

    A valuation for insurance will probably be at least double.
     
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  4. padders Oooo subtitles! May 30, 2020

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    It looks in good condition but as noted has several things preventing it making much more than scrap value, which at present will be considerable. It is from the 1970s and looks it, it has an integrated bracelet, it will be impossible to re-size and its small at 31.5mm so by current tastes more suited to a lady. To value it, I suggest putting it on the kitchen scales, subtracting a nominal ~25g from that weight (for movement, dial* and crystal) and then multiplying by the prevailing value of 18K gold, at present circa £30 per gram. Then add maybe £200-300 and you have your likely selling price. Finger in the air guess, circa £2.5-3K.

    *some Omegas use solid gold dials but they are usually marked as such with OM marks, this one has none so the dial probably isn't gold but it should be checked before selling for scrap.
     
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  5. Duracuir1 Never Used A Kodak May 30, 2020

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    It’s beautiful, well made and from your father. It’s an Omega and wider than a classic Cartier Tank. I would keep it for very special occasions. It will look fantastic under the cuff of a crisp white shirt.
     
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  6. ConElPueblo May 30, 2020

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    I agree with @padders assessment re. value; the valuation paper you show alongside it would probably for insurance purposes and will be based on what a relatively high-end, solid gold quartz watch would cost at a jeweler's in 1997 should he need to replace it due to theft or similar.

    Your father must have looked quite the part with that 70's piece on his wrist in his days :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Iandgould May 30, 2020

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    Thanks all for your help,

    Looks like I'll be keeping it and getting a crisp white shirt

    Dad did look the part back then
     
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  8. nkhandekar May 30, 2020

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    The Sotheby's lot sold for CHF6000 in the link above, admittedly with a black dial. Its worth taking your watch to an auction house to see what they think.
     
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  9. Iandgould May 30, 2020

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    I'll try that thanks
    If there's anybody who wants it love to hear back, that was y inheritance out of nearly 2mil
    My only advice never trust a step family
     
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  10. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 30, 2020

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    The valuation document shown says there is a serial number on the bracelet - that is actually the case number, not the serial number.

    The case has no parts available for it unfortunately.

    The movement inside should be a Cal. 711, and the actual serial number of the watch will be on the movement itself, rather than on the case or bracelet.

    Cheers, Al
     
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  11. Iandgould May 31, 2020

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    Thanks al

    I'll take it to a jewellers and see I they can find it,
    A bit afraid to open it up myself incase i break it,
     
  12. kkt May 31, 2020

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    A watchmaker might be a better choice to open it than a jeweler. If you're keeping it, you'll be wanting to get it serviced anyway, so the watchmaker who services it might as well open the case for you to record the serial number and maybe take a picture of the movement.
     
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