Art Deco Omega

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DiegoR22

·May 14, 2024

Hello all! I am new to the group! My name is Diego and I’ve been offered this Art deco manual wind Omega which I fell in love with.
However, I can’t identify it, also does this case looks like one omega crafted ?
I need your expertise since the usual research tools I use haven’t found anything like this one.
Thanks!

 

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gatorcpa

·May 14, 2024·ΩF InvestiGator

This looks like a silver case made for Omega:

I just cannot see the fineness markings. Dial looks original, but someone tried to clean it at some point. That is why it looks very faded. Hands are mismatched, but that seems to be common with watches this old.

From the two serial numbers, I would guess that this watch dates from the late 1920’s.
gatorcpa

 

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Syrte

·May 14, 2024

how much do they want?
@gatorcpa could it be correct to have non matching numbers for the case and the movement?
If so, and if it were me I would ask for a better more crisp picture of the dial, straight from the front in high resolution. I find it beautiful too despite its flaws.

However, I would pass if the dial is redone or if the non matching numbers mean the watch is a franken.

 

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gatorcpa

·May 14, 2024·ΩF InvestiGator

Syrte

@gatorcpa could it be correct to have non matching numbers for the case and the movement?

It is correct for Omega. Longines used matching numbers in those days.

My opinion is that the dial is likely original, but was harshly cleaned. Some head-on pictures would be helpful.
gatorcpa

 

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DiegoR22

·May 14, 2024

gatorcpa

It is correct for Omega. Longines used matching numbers in those days.

My opinion is that the dial is likely original, but was harshly cleaned. Some head-on pictures would be helpful.
gatorcpa

I’ll get more pictures this weekend, thanks for your responses, they are greatly appreciated. They asking $1,000

 

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smorrisonmd

·May 15, 2024

DiegoR22

I’ll get more pictures this weekend, thanks for your responses, they are greatly appreciated. They asking $1,000

Cool watch, but not worth $1000 IMHO.

 

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TexOmega

·May 16, 2024

A good price IF it were pristine and working great and had no wear to the case and dial.


But it aint

Edited: May 16, 2024

 

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DiegoR22

·May 19, 2024

These are the photos you asked! If anyone can give me anymore info about it, it would be greatly appreciated. Already mine. Also a recommendation of a strap, I would like one that looks the same style as back then. Thanks

 

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speedb

·May 19, 2024

Could be wrong but i believe the outer railroad was added later and the hour and minute hands are two different styles

Case is hallmarked sterling silver (925) has a German crescent and crown hallmark for silver and the Swiss bear hallmark (875) which dates your case to pre-1933

 

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DiegoR22

·May 19, 2024

speedb

Could be wrong but i believe the outer railroad was added later and the hour and minute hands are two different styles

Case is hallmarked sterling silver (925) has a German crescent and crown hallmark for silver and the Swiss bear hallmark (875) which dates your case to pre-1933

At least the hours, minutes and seconds are same color (blue). I have seen some similar railroads but on 18k gold. Still doing some research about it.

 

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kingsrider

·May 19, 2024

$1000.00 is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to much.

 

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kingsrider

·May 19, 2024

$1000.00 will widen the candidate field immensely. Take your time. You were wise to come here for advice.

 

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speedb

·May 19, 2024

kingsrider

$1000.00 will widen the candidate field immensely. Take your time. You were wise to come here for advice.

DiegoR22

Already mine

looks like op has bought it already

 

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X350 XJR

·May 19, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

kingsrider

$1000.00 will widen the candidate field immensely. Take your time. You were wise to come here for advice.

You missed "Already mine" in their post this afternoon.

 

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DaveK

·May 19, 2024·Yoda of Yodelers

speedb

looks like op has bought it already

Watch collecting is a often a crime of passion

 

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mac_omega

·May 20, 2024

speedb

i believe the outer railroad was added later and the hour and minute hands are two different styles

You are right about the hands.

But IMO the minute track is perfectly fine and original to the dial.