1931 Omega with papers

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Exlabman

·Mar 16, 2024

Hi,
This was found in a box of coins when my wife was clearing her mum's house.
We know nothing about it other than it runs with a couple of turns.
We have not attempted to open it so can't say if the serial number on the papers matches the movement.
We would like to know a bit more about it if possible.
It still lives in Goole, near where it was bought, but the shop no longer exists.

Thanks

 

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Mark020

·Mar 16, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Very nice find!

 

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pilotswatch

·Mar 16, 2024

Congrats, nice set.

 

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Dan S

·Mar 16, 2024

What a find! I love the documents.

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 16, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Very cool find.

Since this is a UK purchase good possibility it's a 9K gold case perhaps made by Dennison.

If you feel comfortable should be fairly easy to gently pry the back off if not a jeweler can, good clear photos of the movement and inside the case back will reveal more.

 

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cristos71

·Mar 16, 2024

Fantastic set.... and I'm glad Omega have improved the servicing advice over the last 97 years...can you imagine the cost today of following their 1931 recommendation of a cleaning and oiling every 6 - 9 months! 😲

 

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Exlabman

·Mar 16, 2024

Thanks guys.
I doubt it's had that kind of maintenance. My wife never remembers seeing it before, doesn't think her dad wore it. Probably been untouched for many years.
Will see if we can find a jeweller to have a look inside.

 

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OllieOnTheRocks

·Mar 18, 2024

Beautiful! Dibs if you decide to sell 😀

 

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SOG53

·Mar 18, 2024

great find, can you show a focused closeup of dial?

 

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noelekal

·Mar 18, 2024·Home For Wayward Watches

Thank you for joining us and for posting the nice, clear photos of your fortunate find! We appreciate the opportunity to see it.

It is a very appealing watch and the supporting paperwork and box adds interest.

Please let us hear from you again on this watch.

 

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Syrte

·Mar 18, 2024

Welcome, very rare to find a watch complete with box and papers from that era. The strap also looks to be from that era so it’s a bit of a time capsule.

It would be nice to see better pictures in natural daylight - and with a crisp picture of the dial. Best way is to place an empty mug next to the watch and rest the phone flat on thw mug, focusing on the dial of the watch.

Thanks for having read the posting guide carefully.

 

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Exlabman

·Mar 25, 2024

So jeweler removed the back.
Confirmed it is a gold rolled case (not solid,).
Last serviced in 1993 (found the receipt), not worn since.
They think it is worth 200-300 pounds.
While this means I'm not getting a new car, it does mean I can wear it and enjoy it.
Thanks

 

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kyle L

·Mar 25, 2024·Grasshopper

Exlabman

So jeweler removed the back.
Confirmed it is a gold rolled case (not solid,).
Last serviced in 1993 (found the receipt), not worn since.
They think it is worth 200-300 pounds.
While this means I'm not getting a new car, it does mean I can wear it and enjoy it.
Thanks

I could see it going for double that, but get it serviced and wear it! 😀

 

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Dan S

·Mar 25, 2024

While 300 GBP sounds a bit conservative, it's also true that you're not getting a new car. I think it's a great watch, and very attractive. Having the paperwork is icing on the cake. Obviously, the movement is not shock protected, so be extra careful not to drop it. I try to get into the habit of putting on and taking off watches while holding my hands over a table.

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 25, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Just because it's not precious metal doesn't mean it doesn't have significant value, I too would put the value well above their estimate.

It would be nice to seen any markings inside the case back.

 

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speedb

·Mar 26, 2024

Very good condition given the age - wear in good health! 😀