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SG1993
·Hello again Omega Forums!
I made a post previously about what I thought was a score; vintage men's omega from a local antique shop that I assumed I could easily get a case back and mainspring for. It became very clear I was incorrect, with springs being scarce and case backs unique. Well, I was bored the other day and sifted through them again at the shop and found another!
The dial is absolutely ruined. If you set the time around 2-3 o'clock, there's a scratching sensation, and the watch works well until the minute hand reaches that same area.
The case back was slightly off when I purchased it which was how I could tell it was an Omega. No signs on the front nor markings on the back, but there was an Omega movment and stamp inside. I pushed the case back down properly so it wouldn't come off in travel but there's no grooves to get it back off! Marks suggest the previous owner had a few attempts too.
Given it works well, I'm considering sending this off to Omega. Do 1930s/40s Omegas get the same dial replacements that people are often so cautious about? It can't possibly get any worse.
Any food for thought or ideas would be appreciated. I'm also considering a light brown leather/calf skin strap.
I made a post previously about what I thought was a score; vintage men's omega from a local antique shop that I assumed I could easily get a case back and mainspring for. It became very clear I was incorrect, with springs being scarce and case backs unique. Well, I was bored the other day and sifted through them again at the shop and found another!
The dial is absolutely ruined. If you set the time around 2-3 o'clock, there's a scratching sensation, and the watch works well until the minute hand reaches that same area.
The case back was slightly off when I purchased it which was how I could tell it was an Omega. No signs on the front nor markings on the back, but there was an Omega movment and stamp inside. I pushed the case back down properly so it wouldn't come off in travel but there's no grooves to get it back off! Marks suggest the previous owner had a few attempts too.
Given it works well, I'm considering sending this off to Omega. Do 1930s/40s Omegas get the same dial replacements that people are often so cautious about? It can't possibly get any worse.
Any food for thought or ideas would be appreciated. I'm also considering a light brown leather/calf skin strap.
