I picked this up at an antique store and would like to see if it’s real and what model it is. There are markings with dates and years on the caseback but you have to zoom in to see them clearly.

 

Model number is on the caseback.

Serial number on the movement will tell you the year.

 

The hard to read marks appear to be service markings.

 

Is that an indication that it’s real?

 

No, it's an indication that someone serviced it. The Omega movement, case and caseback are an indication it's real.

 

So what you’re saying is, that it’s real? I’m only 18 and I’m new to the watch collecting game, so I’m kinda clueless.

 

Very real Omega. Need some help, though

 

Should I send it to omega or will a local jewelry will do just as good of a job?

 

Where do you live? Maybe someone here could recommend a local watchmaker.

 

I live in a small town in Louisiana and nobody here buys watches here but me haha. I’m close to New Orleans and I know a local Jewelry in thibodaux that are very nice people.

 

It's definitely real, but it is missing the crown and stem, and will need a full service as well. The cost of the service may make your head spin a bit - likely a bare minimum of $250, and that's assuming that no parts need to be replaced. The watch is gold plated, not solid gold, too.

Unless you really like it, I would probably suggest trying to sell it on ebay, as the cost to service is about the same as the value of the watch if it were working. You can probably sell it for $200+ on ebay, but that's just a guess - not based on any specific knowledge.

 

Send it to Omega? I wouldn't be surprised if they charged you a $1,000 to service that. Considering is missing the crown i am sure it has some other issues as well. Best to take it to a local watchmaker and get them to bring the watch to a running/usable condition. Good service is definitely not cheap and not worth on all watches.

 

I mean, knowing I got the watch for $1 at an antique store, I’ll just service it. It’s a good story and has a nice patina. I’ve always wanted an omega watch and this is a great opportunity to have one.

 

Sounds like a good plan, post some pictures when you have it serviced!

 

Stem is there. Need a crown and case tube for sure.