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  1. m654 Nov 18, 2016

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    This watch was bought for my grandfather as a golden wedding present in I think the 1960s. I have had it for about 30 years. It's worn daily, keeps perfect time and has had no service or repair ever. It has hallmarks so I think its gold. Thats all I know I'm afraid.
    It would be interesting if anybody could put a name to it and maybe its age. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 18, 2016

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  3. François Pépin Nov 18, 2016

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    It is probably an Omega without a special name and with a 30 series caliber.

    The dial looks nice.

    I strongly recommand to have it serviced!
     
  4. Edward53 Nov 18, 2016

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    It's a manual movement (no Automatic on the dial) so my guess is something like a 420. Early to mid 50s perhaps.

    EDIT: Some pictures in better light would be nice so we can get a better idea of the colour, dial condition etc. And I wouldn't leave it on that bracelet. A quality tan leather strap would look better and be better for it - the give in the leather will cause less wear to the spring bar holes. Finally, it needs servicing but do not send it to Omega for that - you'll see why if you read a few threads here on the subject.
     
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  5. François Pépin Nov 18, 2016

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    I bet there is a 283 inside! Will the winner win a watch?
     
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    I'm betting we never see the inside.
     
  7. m654 Nov 18, 2016

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    Thanks for that guys. If I knew how to take the back of I would take a pic. There should be some kind of identifcation in there?
    A guy who saw it many years ago said it was a gold version of a s/steel model that used to be issued to RAF pilots.

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  8. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 18, 2016

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    The movement number and case reference number are inside. Until we know those, we're just guessing.
     
  9. m654 Nov 18, 2016

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    How do I get the back off though?

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  10. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 18, 2016

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    Take it to a watchmaker.
     
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  11. Edward53 Nov 18, 2016

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    If as OP says it's a gold version of an RAF watch type, then I think you are the winner. Not sure about the prize though!

    To OP, it is a nice watch whatever it is and it looks untouched. If it's 9K gold then it's probably British-cased and if you are in the UK that's the most likely, but it could be 14K or 18K. If you can make out the hallmark, 375 is 9K, 585 is 14K and 750 is 18K. Don't be in a rush to do anything to it and make sure you have a competent jeweller to open it and, eventually, one with experience of vintage watches to service it. It's very important that dirt from the case edge does not fall into the movement, which can easily happen if a watch is opened carelessly.
     
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  12. m654 Nov 18, 2016

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    Thankyou Edward53. I am in UK. I'll take your advice and see what it reveals

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  13. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Nov 18, 2016

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    I doubt it. Yes, the cal 283 (if that is what's inside) was used in the "Fat Arrow" as well but totally different watch.