1950s Vintage Omega Watch ID & Value Help

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MattDM

·Jun 9, 2026

This was my grandfathers watch. He died in 1962 so it most likely is from the 1950s. It hasn't been worn since. It is in excellent condition, it works perfectly and the auto winder works as well. It has the original strap which is somewhat worn and the original box. I was told that it is probably gold filled. It looks real nice but I am not a watch wearer. Any opinion on it's value would be appreciated.

 

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Spruce

·Jun 10, 2026·Sunburst dial fan

Before asking for any sort of valuation, you need to take the watch to a professional watchmaker - or a proper jeweller - who knows what he/she is doing.

You’re probably right about the age and, assuming it’s a snap back case and not a front loader, ask the jeweller to open the case. Photograph the movement and serial numbers and also the inside of the caseback and (while you’re at it) get a quote for the service it probably needs.

I doubt that it’s gold-filled because gold capped watches of that era often had steel case backs but you won’t know until you’ve checked for any hallmarks.

Does the buckle have any hallmarks?

 

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MattDM

·Jun 10, 2026

I will find a watchmaker to do this. This is the buckle.

 

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amuscare87

·Jun 10, 2026

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I will find a watchmaker to do this. This is the buckle.

Nice buckle. Period correct with all the right hallmarks. Gold plated

 

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ukchrono

·Jun 10, 2026

To me case looks solid gold but can be rolled gold also so suppose to open the case to tell what it is
my estimate if its solid gold ( up to 1500 if rolled gold up to 800 )
I wont recommend to sell grandfather watch. You will earn $ but never get this watch back
Quite nice watch in genuine condition for wearing would require full service

 

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mozartman

·Jun 10, 2026

Beautiful! That looks like a 2445-1 case that Omega used from 1946 to 1954. The inside of the case back will tell you for sure. The watch itself is circa 1950.

 

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Dan S

·Jun 10, 2026

That looks like a lovely watch and a great heirloom. The value will depend greatly on whether it is gold-filled or solid gold (and what karat gold), so more information is needed. Regardless of value, I would also be interested in knowing as much as possible about the watch, and having it opened is the next step.

 

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padders

·Jun 11, 2026·Oooo subtitles!

That case shape is seen in all sorts of solid and filled/plated options and I think was used by both factory and local casemakers. The presence of a plated rather than solid buckle may indicate that rolled is more likely. US production rolled gold cases did usually have gold backs.

One US market gold capped option is the Wakmann cased G6213. If it is capped think mid-high hundreds of USD for value. If solid gold 4 figures varying with purity. It could also be a Dennison solid case but that is more likely if UK market.

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