1950's Omega 'Unidentified' purchased in Geneva this weekend

Hello all,

I went to Geneva last weekend to celebrate my birthday with my wife and after visiting the Patek Philippe Museum (a definite high point!) I found a small independent watch shop a couple of blocks away.

At this point I had no intention of purchase however I found a watch that I was attracted to, it was 1950's Omega and had a description of Calibre 28 with it but no name.

I was taken with the watch and the patina on it and made basically a blind purchase after a brief haggle with the shop owner. I must say that part of the reason I bought it was because of the seller who was a watchmaker, he showed us a watch he had created from scratch told us who he had worked for in the past and was a very pleasant chap in his 70's, obviously still very much into his craft. He had repaired the watch, serviced it and gave it a 1-year 'guarantee'.

The thing is after buying I don't know what it is, I have found other items on the internet very very similar, however, nothing exactly the same. The nearest is a Seamaster with a 12 numeral and no other numbers on the dial. I think that maybe the writing that was on the dial has worn off or been removed. The strap obviously is not original. The only other reference I can find is a 'tresor' version of the watch which looks similar however it is gold.

I may have just bought a Frankensteins' monster, but to be honest I do not mind, firstly because I like the appearance and secondly of where and who I bought it from.

Switzerland is expensive, thus I think I probably overpaid, however, it is a birthday memento. I paid the equivalent of £730.

If anyone could help to identify the watch then this would be much appreciated and settle my own curiosity.

Thank you in advance.

Kev

Thanks Tony, it may be a whoops on my behalf but I suppose I will learn from it. In any case, I still like it 😉

Tony,

Does it have a model name? The snap back case variant?

Thank you.

OK, interesting, thanks chaps.

I wasn't going to but I may pop the back off to see if there is a reference number.

Having done a little more research today I have seen other watches with varnish that has faded and been renewed. Some I have seen change colour completely, therefore this may have originally been a silver dial?

I can see why gold hands were fitted or painted in sympathy now.

This is my first vintage watch so I'm learning!

Thanks

Kev

Yes, it's an auto. It makes quite a loud noise too when winding.

I can't knock the time keeping though, it has been excellent for the few days I have had it.

I can hear it move around, but I would not say it 'clunks' as such, luckily! Yes if I get the chance I will one day show it to someone in the know.

I am happy with it as a first purchase, it may not be perfect but it has a story, priceless as they say.