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John Luckwell
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Hello everyone 😉 Greetings from Scotland! I'm a 'newby' so please be gentle with me!
If I have mastered the technology, you should see a photo of my late dad's Omega watch, which I am trying to identify.
He had the watch when I was born in 1950, so I suspect the watch was from the 40s.
The watch doesn't work, so I assume it has little or no value but for my dad's memory, I'd love to know the model name. Any light shone on this would be gratefully received! 😀
Cheers,
John.
 
JimInOz
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While some models at the time had "names", it was simply known as a "Gents Omega Wrist Watch" and I agree with the date of about 1940s.
Unfortunately the dial has suffered some damage (possible water intrusion), but it is still worth saving.
The hands are Omega "Poire" style and slightly unusual. If you have somebody competent open the caseback for you we can give you much more info.

Is the bracelet marked Bonklip at all?

Edit: The hands are actually called "Pontife" by Omega.
Sometimes idiots get them confused with Poire hands 😗.

(Thanks Erich)
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I cannot offer any info on the watch but i LOVE the dial just as it is! Agree with the above post - the bracelet looks like a Bonklip. Somebody will be able to get that going again for you, but please don't even touch that dial. It's lovely.
 
John Luckwell
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JimInOz JimInOz
While some models at the time had "names", it was simply known as a "Gents Omega Wrist Watch" and I agree with the date of about 1940s.
Unfortunately the dial has suffered some damage (possible water intrusion), but it is still worth saving.
The hands are Omega "Poire" style and slightly unusual. If you have somebody competent open the caseback for you we can give you much more info.

Is the bracelet marked Bonklip at all?

Thanks so much for your speedy reply! I do agree about the possibility of water ingress. Since I posted earlier, I took the back off the watch (I should have done so earlier!) and I have two more photos to add here.
The watch internals have the number 9216570 and '17 jewels'. Inside the back, there is the number 10037276.
As for the bracelet, the only words are 'bright steel'!
You are a gent (I assume 😁) and loved your comment about bike pics!!
 
John Luckwell
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JimInOz JimInOz
While some models at the time had "names", it was simply known as a "Gents Omega Wrist Watch" and I agree with the date of about 1940s.
Unfortunately the dial has suffered some damage (possible water intrusion), but it is still worth saving.
The hands are Omega "Poire" style and slightly unusual. If you have somebody competent open the caseback for you we can give you much more info.

Is the bracelet marked Bonklip at all?
 
John Luckwell
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dinglem dinglem
I cannot offer any info on the watch but i LOVE the dial just as it is! Agree with the above post - the bracelet looks like a Bonklip. Somebody will be able to get that going again for you, but please don't even touch that dial. It's lovely.
Thank you for lovely comment! Yes, I do love the look of the watch and it's nice to have something connected with my dad. I can't see any makings with 'Bonklip', merely 'bright steel'!
 
Davidt
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It’s worth sending it to an independent watchmaker to see what’s required in getting it working again. You’re likely looking at £250-300 for the service plus £??? For any parts required.
 
John Luckwell
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Davidt Davidt
It’s worth sending it to an independent watchmaker to see what’s required in getting it working again. You’re likely looking at £250-300 for the service plus £??? For any parts required.
Thanks David ... I'll need to do more research I think, plus see what I have in my piggy bank!
 
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hello and welcome,

your watch is a reference CK 2243 with an early production calibre 30 T2 from early 40ies

these peculiar hands are called "pontife" hands and are not very common and loved by collectors.
 
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mac_omega mac_omega
hello and welcome,

your watch is a reference CK 2243 with an early production calibre 30 T2 from early 40ies

these peculiar hands are called "pontife" hands and are not very common and loved by collectors.
Wow! That's fabulous news Mac! So good to know what it is now! Thanks so much!
 
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dinglem dinglem
I cannot offer any info on the watch but i LOVE the dial just as it is! Agree with the above post - the bracelet looks like a Bonklip. Somebody will be able to get that going again for you, but please don't even touch that dial. It's lovely.
Agreed ! This "damaged" dial offers a very nice result ... !
 
John Luckwell
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I have an update! I contacted Luxury Watch Repairs in London and they are sending me free of charge, special packaging to send them the Omega for an inspection and estimate or repair cost. The inspection is free and there is no obligation afterwards to have the repair done. I will only be liable for the return postage. So fingers crossed! Thanks again to all you lovely people for your help. 👍
 
Davidt
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They’re certainly one option. The website says their prices start at £330.

I’d consider WatchGuy, Mitka and AJHSL as well. All do great work and are slightly cheaper.
 
John Luckwell
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Davidt Davidt
They’re certainly one option. The website says their prices start at £330.

I’d consider WatchGuy, Mitka and AJHSL as well. All do great work and are slightly cheaper.
Thanks. All these suggestions are good for me to consider. 😉
 
Pastorbottle
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Hopefully the movement wont need much other than a good clean up and fresh lube, however, it may well require some bits and pieces.
Still it"s well worth finding out, and once done you can wear it on your father's birthday, like I do with Dad's old watch.
 
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