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  1. rejd Jan 10, 2020

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    Hi all. Found this watch at a thrift store today. The serial number date to 1965. It is a 17 jewel with the 484 movement. I believe the reference number on this one is 291-1777 based on the case back. Although when I search that nothing comes up. Anyone have any insight as to which model this watches?

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  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 10, 2020

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    IThe number in the back looks to be a case serial number that would only have meaning to the case manufacturer.

    Omega, through their US distributor Norman Morris, Inc., made hundreds of different similar styles of women’s watches like this.

    Swiss Omega movements and US made cases.
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  3. JwRosenthal Jan 10, 2020

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    These are cute little watches and if you are/have/know a lady that would like it, then it’s worth having it serviced. The metal bracelet I don’t think is original- they usually came on a black rope type strap that was very elegant. Not sure who makes them anymore.

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  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 10, 2020

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    I actually think that it is original. Note how the lugs fit the endpieces of the bracelet.

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    By the early 1960's, a lot of watch companies were using metal stretch bracelets as OEM.
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  5. JwRosenthal Jan 10, 2020

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    You may be right- would need to see the clasp of course.