1964 Omega Watch, advice please

GoBucksTX · Feb 18, 2025

Hi..I have an Omega that was my fathers watch. I am trying to ID the model of the watch and also what to do to try to get it repaired. It is a manual best I can tell and the stem doesn't pull out nor move in any way. This was a gift to him and the date is engraved on back as 1964 so I assume it was made in 1964 but could have been before and just purchased/gifted in 1964. Omega store says they need to send back to Switzerland for repair which I am worried about it getting lost due to sentimental value.

I have searched internet and entered the numbers on the back and can't come up with any definite matches but it looks like it might be an Omega Manual

Any confirmation on the model and year? Pic of back is a little blurry but it also says 18k 0.75 and the numbers are

11195976
2617

Can I trust Omega and shipping process, etc or would I be better to find someone local

Not looking to sell....would like to get it repaired

Thanks

Dan S · Feb 18, 2025

I would not be so concerned about shipping, but I would never send a vintage watch to Omega in Switzerland, especially if it is already in relatively good shape. Your watch may just need a movement service.

However, before we go much further, we should probably get a better look at your watch so we can authenticate it. We really could guide you better if you posted in-focus photos. Your camera is focusing on the background instead of the watch. Tap on the screen to focus on the watch. Take a bunch of photos and only keep the ones that look good.

Spruce · Feb 18, 2025

Well, if the dial has the word(s), as I suspect it has, ‘anti-magnetic’ above the centre seconds hand and the engraving and quality stamps in the top photo are on the outside of the caseback, then I strongly suspect that whatever real or sentimental value the watch has for you, it is neither an Omega dial nor an Omega case and, most likely, not an Omega movement either.

So, in that case, you’re best option is to have it serviced by a competent local watchmaker.

If you post where you are, someone can probably recommend a local watchmaker.

JimInOz · Feb 18, 2025

It's a well recognised counterfeit from the 1950s/1960s era.
Omega won't touch it.

Due to the sentimental value, find a local watchmaker who can service it for a reasonable cost.
These "fakes" usually had decent Swiss movements in them (A Schild caliber 1130 etc) and are easy for any competent watchmaker to service.

GoBucksTX · Feb 19, 2025

Thank you all for the information...never even considered it wasn't authentic although doesn't change value to me...i will find a local watchmaker

JimInOz · Feb 19, 2025

G GoBucksTX
Thank you all for the information...never even considered it wasn't authentic although doesn't change value to me...i will find a local watchmaker

Goodoh for not chucking a hissy fit like some other people have when told their watch is a fake.

Monetary value has no meaning with this one. The real value comes when you look down at your wrist and see the same watch your Dad wore.

1964 Omega Watch, advice please

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