It is not a miracle to service a T17 - so any competent watchmaker (not a battery changer) should be able to perform a service... don´t be so anxious

 

@Rman what an incredible find, beautiful watch. Love the strap colour, it really works and the detail on the buckle.
Will you wear the watch? It would be a bit of a dilemma for me, albeit one that wouldn’t stop me buying one if I had the chance
Thanks for posting

 

Thanks for the compliments, yes that alligator strap seems to be the original.
I’m not sure I’ll wear this one, it’s a bit small for me but I find these tanks and smaller round watches wear really nicely on a bracelet when you want to ‘beef’ it up a bit.

 

Im in the process of getting this serviced and dial replaced.

 

I' d leave the original dial personally. Its gorgeous despite its state.
But maybe I'm biased cause it's similar to mine

 

the dial i will replace it with is a genuine original one so i dont feel too bad about it.

 

Hello , I am new to the forum so I apologize if this post should not be here. I have this watch for what I see in your pictures it should be a T17. Can you guys tell me more about it? It works perfectly.[/QUOTE]

 

It is not a cal 17, but rather a 17.8.

 

Enamel markers and numerals............Wing Case.

 

I have a movement only, as mentioned earlier in this thread. I have been through my stash several times, looking for other stuff, always mindful that I need to keep a sharp eye, for its case. Thus far, no such luck. Drat!

 

Thanks for that , what is the difference and circa what year it is ?

 

The construction of the movements is not the same. Well, these are two different calibers. Actually, according to Omega classification, the T17 is a "tonneau" (rectangle lile) and the R17,8 is supposed to be a round movement (I agree it not that clear!).

You movement is from the early 1940's.

Cheers,
François

 

Thanks a lot , it was my grandfathers watch, I never met him but I feel this watch is a link to him, I use it every time I stay at home.

 

Can you tell me where can I find more information to read about this watches, I am interested in learning about this watches and Pre 1980 models.

 

My latest purchase…very pleased with this T17. not sure on the case ref-hopefully someone can help me out with that. a few chips on the dial but that doesn’t worry me