1971 14k Gold Ladies Omega?

chrisflowers87 · Aug 16, 2019

Hello there! I recently found this watch in a little bag of sewing knick knacks from an estate sale. I do vintage sewing machines, not vintage watches, so I'm totally at a loss here! I've been scouring the internet and can't find much on ladies watches. Can anyone tell me a little about this piece? I'm looking to sell it as while it's a lovely little watch, honestly it's wasted on me and should go to someone who appreciates these kinds of things.

Here are some pictures. The mechanisms inside seem to work after winding but the hands aren't moving. Thanks for your time!

(I hope the pictures are helpful, it was so shiny it was hard to get good pics!)

connieseamaster · Aug 16, 2019

Given that you have the serial number, movement calibre, case/bracelet material, and reference, there isn't really more to tell. If you're going to sell it, I'd set the reserve at the scrap price of the gold content and let the market work from there.

Canuck · Aug 16, 2019

The market for women’s watches is not strong. Ladies collect a lot of things, but not many collect watches. The condition of the subject watch appears to be very good. These woven mesh bracelets on karat gold watches are prone to kinking and unraveling along the edges if worn heavily or carelessly. Yours appears to be very good. It was an excellent quality watch in its day, and it still is a good one. I will say that, for all you are likely to be able to sell it for, it is unlikely the money will buy you and a partner more than a nice dinner out. However, keep it and you’ll have it a life time. Take your time and think about it. If you don’t want it, perhaps a female relative will see the beauty where you don’t, and might love to have it.

Don’t be mis-led by the prices being asked for gold ladie’s Omega watches which are offered for sale on on-line auctions. If you do offer it for sale, aim high and take what you can get.

chrisflowers87 · Aug 16, 2019

Thank you so much for the thorough response! I just thought there would be more, like at least a name or something for this particular watch, I didn't realize how numbers based it all is. I'll likely just get it fixed and gift it to someone who can enjoy it. It honestly looks like it was barely even worn, it blew my mind when I found out how old it was.

Thanks again 😀

DaveK · Aug 16, 2019

Welcome to OF. 😀 I have my great grandmother’s sewing machine down in storage, haven’t seen or thought about it for years. It is a tiny little hand cranked thing. I should dig it out someday.

All great advice above. Since you are new to watches, know that it should definitely be serviced before it is wound and worn. Dust and dried oils / lack of oil etc will start to cause damage. Expect $200 +/- $50 for the service cost. So, this indeed will end up as a nice gift for someone $pecial. Feel free to let us know whereabouts you are located and a watchmaker can be recommended. Don’t take it to a mall kiosk, they will ruin your watch. And don’t take it to Omega, they will ruin your finances.

In the interim, don’t touch the movement with bare hands anymore, skin oils can cause problems.

DaveK · Aug 16, 2019

Ps lots of older Omega’s didn’t have names. I think that started in ‘48 with Seamasters. But someone will correct me 👎

1971 14k Gold Ladies Omega?

chrisflowers87

connieseamaster

Canuck

chrisflowers87

DaveK

DaveK

Similar threads

Seeking information on Ladies Omega gold watch

Is this watch overpriced? Omega Seamaster DeVille 14K gold

ID help - 14k gold vintage Omega with an unusual serial number and reference

Help Identifying Vintage 1940s/50s Omega Watch - 14k Gold Filled

Omega 14k gold case, reference 2619

1951 Omega 2636 in solid 14k gold. Unusual?