1950's Omega ID Help Needed

Greetings, I'm usually the one on the other end of these threads helping people with information about Corvettes, coins, etc. I'm trying to ID the watch whose pics I've attached.

Here's the story: my grandmother purchased the watch for my father in 1960 during a trip to Italy, right before he married my mother and I was born. My father wore it regularly for years after, though I think he alternated with other watches in the 1970's or 1980's. My mother tells me he wore it pretty regularly (watch has new band, of course).

About 6-7 years ago he had the watch cleaned/restored/repaired (spent a few hundred dollars at a legit watchmaker) so I assume the repair guy did a good job and also vouched for the authenticity. My father deliberately kept the original face (you can see the "pits") or was told to keep it (maybe the repair guy didn't have a replacement, I don't know). The Omega appears to be 14k or 18k gold but I'm not an expert.

My father is approaching 90 years and has a bit of dementia so he really can't answer questions about it (my Mom gave me the info above). But I always make sure to have the watch when I go and visit because it reminds him of who I am (oldest son) and he knows he gave it to me as a Christmas present a few years ago. Needless to say, this watch has great sentimental value given my grandmother (d. 1985) and father both were involved in getting it to me.

It looks like this so I'm assuming it might be the right one, but I still need to nail down the year:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1145111378...MIzP-Tu7HT_gIV6ObjBx0DGwBEEAQYBiABEgIONfD_BwE

Thanks for any help you can all provide in ID'ing more specifics on this Omega.

Hello. If you bring the watch to a watchmaker, he will be able to open it and on the inside case back you have the reference number. Don’t try to open it yourself if you don’t know have the right tools, you might damage some parts.

Thanks guys...yes, I was talking to a guy who's a serious watch collector the other day and he gave me the name of a top-notch watch repair/restorer/caretaker to bring this watch to. I would never think about taking off the back cover.😀

Would you guys agree that this watch matches up with that eBay listing ? What is meant by "Cal 267," Buckle, and NOS ?

'Cal 267' specifics the movement that is in it. Buckle is the buckle on the strap. NOS means New Old Stock, it is a brand new part that has been sitting somewhere for a while before being sold.

I posted the ebay link because the watch looked like the same model at first glance.

Will do, and thanks. In honor of my father, but noted. 😁

Question...how can you guys tell the dial text and other work was re-done ? I don't doubt you, and I am not an expert in this area, but at first glance I saw the "pits" on the face and assumed it was still the original face dial (though maybe it would have weathered/discolored more than it shows).

And from what my mother tells me, my father spent a considerable sum fixing this watch and one for my brother (a Matisse, I believe), a few hundred dollars at least, so it wasn't just fixed up by some watch guy in Macy's.😁 He apparently found a pretty high-end watch guy, but I am not sure I'll be able to get the name of who he used.🙁

Don’t worry about the dial. It’s part of the history of the watch and it’s what makes it unique to you. Refinishing dials is not uncommon practice, many watches have been restored at some point - on eBay is full of them. I would have loved to have such an heirloom! Just enjoy it! 👍

Thanks guys....I will....like I said, I wear it on special occasions or when I visit my parents since the watch seems to stimulate my father's memory. He knows he gave it to me a few years ago...not sure he remembers it used to be his and/or his mother (my grandmother) gave it to him over 60 years ago.