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1970s Omega Deville 18ct Solid Gold Self Winding

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Good evening Omega Family.

I recently received one of my late Grandfathers beautiful pieces.

It's 18kt solid gold, with the 750 kt marking on the clasp. It's nice solid piece in lovely condition. Self winding in perfect working order.

Far too small for my wrist.

I'm wondering if anyone might know the exact model or year? Or where i could find this out?

I'm in South Australia.

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Dan S
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If you have the watch opened, there will be a reference number for the watch and a serial number for the movement. That’s the information you need.

Usually, self-winding Omega watches say "automatic" on the dial. Are you sure it is self-winding?
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watchlovr
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I think that is lovely.
If you were interested in wearing it I believe there are companies who can remake some of these bracelets but I don’t know about that particular type.
 
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If you have the watch opened, there will be a reference number for the watch and a serial number for the movement. That’s the information you need.

Usually, self-winding Omega watches say "automatic" on the dial. Are you sure it is self-winding?
Yes i plan to have a watchmaker open it up... yes when I wind the crown it powers up... if I shake it or move it there is nothing. Needs the old winding up to kick start it, and you can feel it when winding that its kicking the spring or whatever into gear to then work. Probably worth more for the solid gold tbh. Maybe a collector will like it still. Thanks for the reply.
 
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I think that is lovely.
If you were interested in wearing it I believe there are companies who can remake some of these bracelets but I don’t know about that particular type.
Thanks for the reply, I would say the gold would need to be melted down and then remade as its very solid and no lugs etc.
 
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Yes i plan to have a watchmaker open it up... yes when I wind the crown it powers up... if I shake it or move it there is nothing. Needs the old winding up to kick start it, and you can feel it when winding that its kicking the spring or whatever into gear to then work. Probably worth more for the solid gold tbh. Maybe a collector will like it still. Thanks for the reply.
As I suspected, you are describing a hand-winding watch, not a self-winding (a.k.a. automatic) watch. The title of your thread says "self-winding."
 
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As I suspected, you are describing a hand-winding watch, not a self-winding (a.k.a. automatic) watch. The title of your thread says "self-winding."
Sorry mate, a hand winding watch it is....
 
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As I suspected, you are describing a hand-winding watch, not a self-winding (a.k.a. automatic) watch. The title of your thread says "self-winding."
Not sure if that adds more value or not to the piece?
 
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Not sure if that adds more value or not to the piece?
Not really. Some people like automatic movements, but in this case, I think that a hand-winding movement was used for the dress watch to keep it thin.

TBH, this style of watch is really not in fashion these days, but there is a LOT of gold in the bracelet and case. So the value is mainly in the gold.

That's not to say that someone won't want it to wear. Tastes vary widely, and obviously some people do like these watches. In fact, who knows, maybe they are coming back into style.
 
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Not really. Some people like automatic movements, but in this case, I think that a hand-winding movement was used for the dress watch to keep it thin.

TBH, this style of watch is really not in fashion these days, but there is a LOT of gold in the bracelet and case. So the value is mainly in the gold.

That's not to say that someone won't want it to wear. Tastes vary widely, and obviously some people do like these watches. In fact, who knows, maybe they are coming back into style.
Thanks for that info mate, yes its way too small for my wrist, won't even get to the loosest clasp.

My cousin said to me that the 18kt solid gold will be where the value is mainly.

Appreciate the information and replies mate. Cheers.
 
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Thanks for that info mate, yes its way too small for my wrist, won't even get to the loosest clasp.

My cousin said to me that the 18kt solid gold will be where the value is mainly.

Appreciate the information and replies mate. Cheers.
Is there a push to sell the watch (splitting money is easier than splitting a watch)? Is there anyone else in the family that may want to wear the watch down the road? It appears to be in nice condition and might mean a lot to a future generation when yellow gold is back in fashion.
 
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Is there a push to sell the watch (splitting money is easier than splitting a watch)? Is there anyone else in the family that may want to wear the watch down the road? It appears to be in nice condition and might mean a lot to a future generation when yellow gold is back in fashion.
No push to sell the watch mate, would ideally love to find out the model and an overall worth. I have a Swiss watchmaker looking at it next week to open it up and get a model reference etc. For a small watch its solid and weighty. I was told that alot of the movements would be made of gold too.

The bracelet is a beautiful solid feeling one too. My cousins and I each received a watch of the same style and size. Mine was the Omega and my other cousins got a V and C Geneve.
 
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Th movement certainly won’t be gold. The value is literally in the gold. That isn’t to say it’s not a nice watch, it is. It’s just 1) its slightly out of vogue at the minute and 2) gold is at historic highs.
 
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Th movement certainly won’t be gold. The value is literally in the gold. That isn’t to say it’s not a nice watch, it is. It’s just 1) its slightly out of vogue at the minute and 2) gold is at historic highs.
Yes amazing how much gold is worth atm! Should have sold the house a few years ago and just bought gold LOL!
 
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If willing, ask the watchmaker to take photos of the movement and caseback while he’s inspecting it for you.
 
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