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Dear all, firstly than you for welcoming me to the group and having inherited my late fathers Omega watch, I’ve joined your exclusive club.

I’m keen to know more about my dads watch, he’s been dead for several years now and I’m only just staring to feel right about wearing it. However I can’t seem to find anything quite like it on the internet?

I remember my dad telling me my mother bought it for him in the 1950s or 60’s and that it was meant to have a leather strap, but he had a stainless one fitted instead which it still has to this day.

For a watch that’s 60 or 70 years old it’s in good shape and keeps good time, but if anyone could help me to identify it please it would mean such a lot.

I don’t think it’s a fake, my parents were quite simple and uncomplicated people (in a nice way), they never had much, but always ‘bought well’ if that makes sense?

Appreciate your help in advance and thank you.

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Looks legit and in pretty sharp condition - most have been polished severely or have significant wear to the case.
The dial seems original but has moisture damage to the periphery.
The reference number will be inside the caseback but I’d assume it’s an early 60’s model.

If it hasn’t been serviced in years you should consider doing so. You could confirm the reference number at the same time.

Did you dad buy this in the UK by any chance?
 
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Thank you both very much for your replies, I have been thinking about having it serviced so perhaps that would shed more light on its model etc.

Yes my mum bought it new for my dad around the late 50’s early 60’s from what I recall my dad telling me. He was a builder by trade, so rarely wore it as he was scared of damaging it. I have a feeling he may have had it serviced in the past but I don’t ever recall him saying he’d had it cleaned or polished?

Of the one’s I’ve seen on the internet, it looks similar to a Seamaster but it doesn’t say Seamaster on the dial?

I’d just like to know a bit more about it for sentimental sake really. When you lose your parents, the personal things they owned and left behind take on a bit more meaning.

Thanks again 🙂
 
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I like the no-lume dial with applied arabic 3-6-9-12. Pretty uncommon.
 
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Thank you. I’ve also noticed the 3-6-9-12 and you don’t seem to see them very often? I’m wondering if my dads watch was perhaps some kind of special edition for the UK market or something maybe?
 
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Looks like a nice watch, suggest getting it serviced especially if it's not been used in a long time.
It's nice and not polished so if it was me I wouldn't get it polished and definitely wouldn't get the dial refinished.
 
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That’s why I asked if you were in the UK as these arabic dials do seem to pop up more often here than in other countries.
 
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That’s why I asked if you were in the UK as these arabic dials do seem to pop up more often here than in other countries.
Sorry, I did see your question then realised my answer wasn’t particularly clear! But yes, bought new in the UK late 50’s or early 60’s. I’m not sure, but I think the box might be knocking around somewhere?

Might you have any suggestions for who I should use to get it serviced in the UK please?
 
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For an independent watchmaker I’d use either WatchGuy.co.uk or Mitka.co.uk.

For a watch that needs serious intervention and needs parts I’d use Swiss Time Services as they’re Onega authorised and can get access to spare parts if needed. They’re great but 3x the price of the first two. In your shoes I’d try the first two before STS.
 
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For an independent watchmaker I’d use either WatchGuy.co.uk or Mitka.co.uk.

For a watch that needs serious intervention and needs parts I’d use Swiss Time Services as they’re Onega authorised and can get access to spare parts if needed. They’re great but 3x the price of the first two. In your shoes I’d try the first two before STS.
Thank you very much, that’s much appreciated. I hadn’t really got a clue where to begin!
 
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Davidt Davidt
For an independent watchmaker I’d use either WatchGuy.co.uk or Mitka.co.uk.

For a watch that needs serious intervention and needs parts I’d use Swiss Time Services as they’re Onega authorised and can get access to spare parts if needed. They’re great but 3x the price of the first two. In your shoes I’d try the first two before STS.
I've recently seen some posts by omega independent who is UK based https://omega-independent.co.uk/
Prices seem reasonable and looks knowledgeable
Maybe another one to consider
 
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Thank you very much for the addition suggestion, I’ll try a few and see what they say.
 
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Please don't get it polished! The case is nice. And post pics once you get it back and can wear it!
 
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Hi mate, you are very lucky to inherit this beautiful example.

The watch looks all original and in pristine condition. I wouldn’t touch it visually but definitely have it serviced by a competent watchmaker and that way you can enjoy it without worry.
 
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Beautiful and a tangible connection to your father. Wear it with pride.
 
Clelow
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Beautiful watch. I second the idea of having it serviced and wearing it, at least on occasions.
 
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