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Any guesses as to the origins of this lovely watch?

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I recently got this lovely old watch. From measurements/design etc. I think it is an Omega from 1930s/40s
It is sterile. Would this be a military thing?
Is the dual tone gold?
The width is 28mm and the length is 34mm.
Can anyone add any facts/theories?
Here are a few photos.
Thank you!
The bracelet is a Clewco

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Dan S
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Why do you say it’s an Omega? Can you please show the movement.
 
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Hi Dan - No, I haven’t removed the back, nor do I have the means of doing so. I made the guess at it being an Omega as I found another watch online with the same dimensions, hands, numbers, and back, but the face was enamel. It is purely a guess on my part. I’m asking the Omega forum because I’m hoping that someone can confirm my suspicions. Either way, I’m still curious about the watch - so all ideas/theories etc. are gratefully received.
 
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It will be guesswork unless you show the inside.
 
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It will be guesswork unless you show the inside.
I was hoping certain aspects of the face, such as the dual tone, or the milled minute face circle (I have never seen this before) would help to identify the watch.
How easily can the backs be removed? Are they typically screwed in place or popped in? I can’t see anywhere that suggests a gap to accommodate a tool.
 
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What do you mean by "milled minute face circle?" Are you referring to the snailing (concentric circles) on the small second sub-dial? Almost every old watch has that design. I would say that your watch is unlikely to be an Omega without any logo on the dial. However, it's an interesting old watch and it would be good to see inside it. You might need to get professional help.

Some backs screw on, some snap in, we can't see the back in your photos. Also, some movements come out through the front.
 
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What do you mean by "milled minute face circle?" Are you referring to the snailing (concentric circles) on the small second sub-dial? Almost every old watch has that design.

Some backs screw on, some snap in, we can't see the back in your photos. Also, some movements come out through the front.
 
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Yes, those circles. Really? I have never noticed them before.
I will try turning the back and see if there is any give, and post the workings if I manage to remove it.
 
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Yes, those circles. Really? I have never noticed them before.
I will try turning the back and see if there is any give, and post the workings if I manage to remove it.
Try to be careful, easy to mar up the case back...
 
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Try to be careful, easy to mar up the case back...
I saw something about using rubber gloves, so I may try that later.
 
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...You might need to get professional help....
This is good advice for all watch collectors
 
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Further to the earlier post - here are a couple more photos. I can’t see any indicators as to where the back may be prised open. Looking at the back edge all the way round with a magnifying lens, there is no gap to be seen.
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You should really let a watchmaker do it. If there is really no way to get a tool in there, I'd not even let a jeweler do it. They will likely mar it up worse than you would. A watchmaker is not going to charge much, if anything at all, to just take the back off so you can see what it is, then put it back on. Take good pictures when it's off, the ones you just posted are not good.
 
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I really can't see much from that photo, but as noted above, some movements are removed from the front.
 
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You should really let a watchmaker do it. If there is really no way to get a tool in there, I'd not even let a jeweler do it. They will likely mar it up worse than you would. A watchmaker is not going to charge much, if anything at all, to just take the back off so you can see what it is, then put it back on. Take good pictures when it's off, the ones you just posted are not good.
Thanks for the advice. I will find out where the local watchmakers are.
In terms of the photos, what should I do to improve them? What, specifically, is being looked for?
 
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Thanks for the advice. I will find out where the local watchmakers are.
In terms of the photos, what should I do to improve them? What, specifically, is being looked for?
It is the resolution. If you were to blow the picture up on a big screen, you'd see that you can hardly tell anything other than that the object is shaped like a watch. Likely you are using an older phone for pics? Might bum a pic or 2 off the watchmaker, if they can take a nice photo and email it to you.
 
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It is the resolution. If you were to blow the picture up on a big screen, you'd see that you can hardly tell anything other than that the object is shaped like a watch. Likely you are using a potato for pics? Might bum a pic or 2 off the watchmaker, if they can take a nice photo and email it to you.
FIFY.
 
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Here are the photos of the inside. Can anyone date the watch? I was hoping that the good bracelet would lead to a big name reveal - alas not. As ever, any information about the watch would be of interest. Thank you.
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