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Hi folks, I’m brand new to the forum and thought I’d start off asking for a little help. I inherited what I believe is a 1947 Omega with bumper movement from my late grandfather. I’ve had a good old browse on the internet to try and find a similar version but to no avail. There are plenty similar Omegas from around that time but the numerals are not something I have come across. As far as I know it was purchased in 1947/1948 in Toronto, Canada. Has anyone come across a similar piece before. I’ve included the best pictures I can get with my terrible phone.
It still keeps time like a dream and I feel honoured to continue wearing it these years later.

Thanks in advance

Matt

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Hi and welcome,

this is a US model with a locally produced Wadsworth case.
Only the movement plus dial had been imported to the US where it subsequently was encased
 
Dan S
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Looks totally legit to me as well. There were so many different dial styles, you won't always find something identical on the internet.
 
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Brilliant, thanks so much for the information! I’m extremely grateful 🙏🏻
 
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You mentioned the year of purchase. Do you have original paperwork/receipts? Those are always interesting to see, as well as any other original accessories you may have inherited.

Nominally, that serial number would usually be ascribed to 1949, but it could possibly have been a little earlier.
 
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Googleing the reference "G6232 omega" gave me one very close match in the image search.
Looks good!
The numerous watchmaker marks in the caseback show that your grandfather wore this watch regularly and took good care of it 😀
 
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You mentioned the year of purchase. Do you have original paperwork/receipts? Those are always interesting to see, as well as any other original accessories you may have inherited.

Nominally, that serial number would usually be ascribed to 1949, but it could possibly have been a little earlier.
In fairness Dan it could well be ‘49. I researched the serial some time ago
 
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Googleing the reference "G6232 omega" gave me one very close match in the image search.
Looks good!
The numerous watchmaker marks in the caseback show that your grandfather wore this watch regularly and took good care of it 😀
I did a bit of google research as well but for the life of me I could never find one with the numerals in the same design as this one. Plenty with very similar dials but nothing exact. Just got me curious why I couldn’t find anything the same. He had it from new and it was handed to me a few years ago so it on it had one owner previously. He definitely took good care of it which shows given how well it still keeps time
 
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You mentioned the year of purchase. Do you have original paperwork/receipts? Those are always interesting to see, as well as any other original accessories you may have inherited.

Nominally, that serial number would usually be ascribed to 1949, but it could possibly have been a little earlier.
I was never given the original papers unfortunately, which is a shame really
 
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Nice!!
I will just mention that you should continue to have it serviced every 5-8 years to keep it going well for another 75 years for your grand kids.
 
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Nice!!
I will just mention that you should continue to have it serviced every 5-8 years to keep it going well for another 75 years for your grand kids.
I have been looking in to servicing. Is direct to Omega the way to go or would anyone recommend a reputable service centre in the UK? Forgive my ignorance, I’m not particularly well versed on dealing with vintage watches
 
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I have been looking in to servicing. Is direct to Omega the way to go or would anyone recommend a reputable service centre in the UK? Forgive my ignorance, I’m not particularly well versed on dealing with vintage watches
You should not have it serviced with Omega. Someone will be able to recommend a watchmaker in the UK that will do a good job, be less expensive than Omega, and preserve the patina and wear you love aboutvthe watch.

Thank you for sharing it!
 
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As mentioned. If you search using the case reference number. It will bring up a large variety of dial designs. There is one with your dial on Chrono24
 
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I have been looking in to servicing. Is direct to Omega the way to go or would anyone recommend a reputable service centre in the UK? Forgive my ignorance, I’m not particularly well versed on dealing with vintage watches

You have a nice and original watch there, with sentimental value. Avoid Omega for the service, they would be expensive and probably would tamper with the originality of the watch.
 
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