1940s Omega Authentication

AJL77OMEGA · Jun 21, 2023

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum (but an avid reader) and was after some help. I purchased a vintage omega a few years ago, I probably didn't do as much research as I should have at the time, because I liked the way it looked (similar to the RAF models). I was thinking about selling it (hopefully to put towards a Seamaster) and I just wanted to see everyone opinion on authenticity, because I don't want to pass it onto someone if it's a fake or Franken watch. The case and movement numbers seem to match date wise, but the dial has always seemed off to me, specifically the sub-dial and I don't think the crown is original. Thanks.

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JimInOz · Jun 22, 2023

All looks authentic to me.
It's a Dennison cased Omega with a Birmingham silver hallmark dating to 1941 in the caseback and I think there's a hallmark on the case near the crown.
The case numbers (caseback and case) match, movement number also ties in to about 1941.
I also think the dial with "Plume" style hands is original due to the logo shape, numeral shapes etc. The crown may be original, there were bowler hat and dome crowns fitted to Omegas from that era, but others may clarify.

watchyouwant · Jun 22, 2023

Don't like the dial. Printing is not bad, but an original Omega Printed dial would not have the 5 and 7 bleed into the sub dial. Crown fine by me. Rest as well

AJL77OMEGA · Jun 22, 2023

JimInOz
All looks authentic to me.
It's a Dennison cased Omega with a Birmingham silver hallmark dating to 1941 in the caseback and I think there's a hallmark on the case near the crown.
The case numbers (caseback and case) match, movement number also ties in to about 1941.
I also think the dial with "Plume" style hands is original due to the logo shape, numeral shapes etc. The crown may be original, there were bowler hat and dome crowns fitted to Omegas from that era, but others may clarify.

Thanks for the reply JimInOz! Hopefully the weather in Melbourne is better than it is here in Adelaide.

AJL77OMEGA · Jun 22, 2023

watchyouwant
Don't like the dial. Printing is not bad, but an original Omega Printed dial would not have the 5 and 7 bleed into the sub dial. Crown fine by me. Rest as well

thanks for the reply watchyouwant, I had the same thought, I assume it was likely re-printed or had the dial swapped at some point?

JimInOz · Jun 22, 2023

Looking at the dial on my computer I agree with Achim. Subdial area tells the story. I've marked a couple of points, in addition, the subdial itself lis positioned too low in its surround.

Still not all that terrible though, and due to the styles used, I suspect an early redial.

1940s Omega Authentication

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