1939 model - can I ask your thoughts please?

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

Hi all,

I’ve found this in a box that came from my late parents. They bought it for a few pounds & thought it was fake or worthless.

I’ve taken the back off this morning. The back is from a different watch entirely, but does fit!

The number on the movement dates it to 1939.
It is c30mm across the face.

I wanted to ask you guys if you could provide any more information on it? Also, it has been unloved & not serviced for at least 50-60 years. Is it worth spending the time & money getting it sorted?

Thank you.

 

Posts

1,341

Likes

2,899

OllieOnTheRocks

·Feb 13, 2022

These 26.5 calibre Omegas with Sector dials are highly desired. Unfortunately, however there are fewer people who like these very small models. I have a similar one in a 32.5mm case, and that is on the edge of what I feel comfortable to wear. I think it's a lovely little piece. The dial looks good, however I would imagine the hour hand is a replacement. As it should be a leaf hand like the minute hand. I think it would be nice to see the condition of the dial without the crystal. If it's in good shape then I'd say get it serviced.

Edited: Feb 13, 2022

 

Posts

1,341

Likes

2,899

OllieOnTheRocks

·Feb 13, 2022

Your one is similar to this: https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/omega-steel-sector-dial-time-only-1?variant=33050055704651

 

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

Thank you. I really like the one in the link you’ve posted! I’ll get it serviced & give the watchmaker that example of what I’d like it to be.

I thought the hands & the crown looked wrong.

Worth me trying to access the dial or leave to the watchmaker?

 

Posts

1,341

Likes

2,899

OllieOnTheRocks

·Feb 13, 2022

C CarDeb

Thank you. I really like the one in the link you’ve posted! I’ll get it serviced & give the watchmaker that example of what I’d like it to be.

I thought the hands & the crown looked wrong.

Worth me trying to access the dial or leave to the watchmaker?

The minute hand and second hand are correct, it is only the hour hand that I would be concerned with and of course the crown isn't correct and unsigned generic crown of similar shape and size to the one in the link will be fine.

Just as you removed the caseback the front of the watch should have a bezel which can be opened with a caseback knife. This will remove both the bezel (and the crystal within which it is attached).

Best wishes,

Oliver

 

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

The dial

 

Posts

1,341

Likes

2,899

OllieOnTheRocks

·Feb 13, 2022

Please try to take a photo in focus on the dial and move the hands so they do not cover text

 

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

Sorry! Try these

 

Posts

5,834

Likes

9,060

Mark020

·Feb 13, 2022·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Redial (i.e. dial reprinted) I'm afraid

 

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

Thanks. Now you mention it, it does look wrong. Wonky ‘Omega’ gives it away!!

The whole watch looks wrong! Wrong back, hand, crown & dial!

Would the movement be a fake do you think or would that have just been amended over the many years?

 

Posts

3,413

Likes

7,319

mac_omega

·Feb 13, 2022

Mark020

Redial (i.e. dial reprinted) I'm afraid

IMO its perfectly fine and original

 

Posts

8,088

Likes

58,133

TexOmega

·Feb 13, 2022

movement is real, just in poor condition

 

Posts

3,413

Likes

7,319

mac_omega

·Feb 13, 2022

C CarDeb

Thanks. Now you mention it, it does look wrong. Wonky ‘Omega’ gives it away!!

The whole watch looks wrong! Wrong back, hand, crown & dial!

Would the movement be a fake do you think or would that have just been amended over the many years?

Your watch is fine - the only faults which should be adressed are the hour hand and the crown which would be an easy fix.
Have it cleaned and lubricated by an expert watchmaker (not a battery changer) and you will have a fine watch and a heirloom from your parents.

 

C

Posts

6

Likes

6

CarDeb

·Feb 13, 2022

Thank you guys. It’s been an interesting day!

There’s a Omega specialist in Wiltshire near where I live.

https://county-jewellers.com/

I don’t suppose anyone knows if they’re any good or used them?

 

Posts

1,341

Likes

2,899

OllieOnTheRocks

·Feb 13, 2022

Whilst the logo is wonky, this is sometimes found on watches from this era. I think it's got a nice character, and like Erich has said could be a nice little heirloom if you enjoy the look of it and plan to keep it yourself.

 

Posts

5,834

Likes

9,060

Mark020

·Feb 13, 2022·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

mac_omega

IMO its perfectly fine and original

never too old to learn but the wonky print made me think it is a redial

 

Posts

1,664

Likes

8,407

bubba48

·Feb 13, 2022

mac_omega

IMO its perfectly fine and original

Agree 👍