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1945 Omega. Need help identifying / finding a suitable strap and buckle.

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Hello all,

I recently received this watch from my late grandfather. I'd love some help trying to find exactly what model it is in the hope that I might also find a suitable strap and buckle, in keeping with the original, as they have since been replaced.

I already know from my grandmother that it was purchased in 1945 (give or take a year) and from having it serviced that it is original inside. It's a wind up and has a smaller dial that counts seconds.

Appreciate any information!

Thanks,
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We need to see inside the case back to find the number Which will give you the model number.
A look at the movement will give us serial number (for age) and movement type. (Cal number)

Also my advice.

You could go to a Omega boutique and find a Omega strap with a modern buckle that won’t look too bad on this watch.

There are thousands of fake buckles on eBay to sift through to find a real one. Also it could take a while and a lot of research needed beforehand.
 
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We need to see inside the case back to find the number Which will give you the model number.
A look at the movement will give us serial number (for age) and movement type. (Cal number)

Also my advice.

You could go to a Omega boutique and find a Omega strap with a modern buckle that won’t look too bad on this watch.

There are thousands of fake buckles on eBay to sift through to find a real one. Also it could take a while and a lot of research needed beforehand.

Thank you for your response, I have added an interior shot to the original post.
 
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I already know from my grandmother that it was purchased in 1945 (give or take a year) and from having it serviced that it is original inside. It's a wind up and has a smaller dial that counts seconds.
There’s a good possibility that the original buckle wasn’t Omega signed. It depended on where the watch was purchased.

However, Omega is producing reproduction vintage buckles now. They should be available at an Omega Boutique.

I think the strap on there now is pretty good. I would not spend several hundred dollars on a new Omega branded strap. I don’t think it is worth the money for a replaceable item that will wear out eventually.
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Caseback hallmarks point to Birmingham, 1945-46, 9kt.

Seems to have been serviced several times, so cared for.
 
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OK. So 9K solid gold UK National production model. Dennison was case maker for Omega in the UK.

I have seen 9K Omega gold buckles with UK hallmarks, but suspect they were newer.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
 
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Dont waste money on an original Omega strap. You can a get very good aftermarket one for around 50 $.
 
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The strap you have is appropriate. It was very common for tan pigskin, if you want that.
 
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