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Can anyone help me identify this one??

  1. Manney

    Manney Jul 23, 2012

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    Hi all,
    i'm new to the forum and I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some info an a beautiful watch I have recently inherited. It is a very slim dress watch and has a 18k gold encasement and strap and face, and I think was made cira 1962.

    It is not one I have seen anywhere else
    Movement #19099614

    Any help would be greatly appreciated
    TIA

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  2. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 23, 2012

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    What on earth?!? That's certainly different, I've never seen one of those before
     
  3. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Jul 23, 2012

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    Not much to identify - the name is right on the dial: Genève. That's certainly a different look, kinda like the watch is waiting for the rainy season. :p
     
  4. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 23, 2012

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    A picture of the inside of the back would be helpful and tell us more.
     
  5. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 23, 2012

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    That dial has to be original right? something special order?
     
  6. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 23, 2012

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    Either a special order or a Norman Morris creation for the US market only. A lot would depend on the gold content. 18K would indicate it was likely for Europe, while 14K would be for somewhere in the Western Hemisphere. Dial is likely solid gold, too.

    I'd be curious to know if the bracelet was original Omega or not.

    Very nice piece,
    gatorcpa
     
  7. Manney

    Manney Jul 24, 2012

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    Hey thanks for your feedback

    Not got a picture of the back but did write down a number from the inside of the back lid 14785 SC 61, and is also hallmarked 18k gold, the outside of the backlid is plain, there are no markings

    It's definatley 18k gold as it is hallmarked near the strap shoulder

    not sure, I think the clasp has definatly been replaced, there is no Omega logo on it but has been engraved

    It really is, and the pictures don't do it justice. It feels so nice on :)
     
  8. speedycosmograph

    speedycosmograph Speedmasterus Pontificatus Jul 24, 2012

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    My extensive research shows that as the Montezuma model. It is made to resemble a terra cotta sundial...except gold.
     
  9. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 24, 2012

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    ^ Ignore him, his mother drank heavily during her first trimester :coffee:
     
  10. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Jul 24, 2012

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    Dude, I think that was made for the US market and is the Death Valley model.
     
  11. speedycosmograph

    speedycosmograph Speedmasterus Pontificatus Jul 24, 2012

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    Well, you have more experience, so I'll defer to you. As for you, marsupial boy, I'll thank you to leave my alcoholic mother out of this. Actually, she was more a weed smoker. Put that on your barbee and smoke it. I think someone got 7 years bad luck for mishandling that watch, though.
     
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