Dad's watch.

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Exxet

·Dec 16, 2025

Hi!
I've finally found my late Fathers long gone Omega, i've gone through my now late Mothers stuff, found it in an odd place,
he bought it in the early 60ies, so it's a birth year watch to me i guess, and it would be fun to hear your opinion on it and if it's original.

I'm a newbie on Omegas, but here's my opinion, serial number starts with 1845xxxx so -61 i presume, movement 268, the case is 35.5 mm excluding the crown, which have a flat foot logo, the case looks a little worn but seems okay to me.
Maybe original glass, logo in the middle, i guess the dial isn't everybodys cup of tea, but i like it, and in my untrained eyes it looks legit, maybe even the hands are correct for this watch.

Valueation is not necassary but it would be fun to know, but it stays with me.
Some pics.
Regards from Sweden.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 16, 2025

Looks great, nice honest watch. Polishing the crystal will clean up the look a bit. Watches like this generally sell in the $500-$1000 range, depending on condition. Yours would not be on the high end because of the wear and tear, but it has a lot of charm, IMO.

 

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Ozymandiss

·Dec 16, 2025

Radium lume?

 

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AG77

·Dec 16, 2025

The dial has aged in a unique way and I really like the hands. It's a good size and I bet it would look nice on the wrist. Wear in good health, man. Cool watch.

 

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SOG53

·Dec 16, 2025

Very nice, agree with your assessment looks all original with signs of wear but case unpolished. If crown is not original it is an old replacement with flat foot logo. Hands look original with radium lume. A few rounds with polywatch will certainly help. If you plan to wear regularly I would have a movement service which will also involve cleanup of case and new seals for better water resistance. Don't let anyone polish case or try to clean dial.

Here is Omega database info:
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-ca/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-ck-14389

Great heirloom! Enjoy!

 

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Ravineman

·Dec 16, 2025

Nice watch. Get the movement's serviced for sure before you wear it. I'm sure you wound it when you found it but if you want the watch to last your lifetime and give it to your son, get its service before you wear it.
This is not a watch to send back to Omega.They will make it look brand new and erase all your father's wear and tear.
If you let the guys know where you live, someone may know a reputable, independent watchmaker in your area..

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 16, 2025·Melbourne Australia

I concur with all of the above.
A service of the movement and new seals would make this a nice watch for regular wear.
The dial is damaged by radium burn, however it's not too badly burnt in one specific area like may watches that have sat untouched for years with the hands in the same position.
Looks like this one sat at 15:20 with the sub-seconds hand sheltering the dial at about 28 seconds past.
Although it is damage, in this case I'd call it "patina" and would not be put off by it, just like many of us, it's simply showing its age.

 

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Davidt

·Dec 17, 2025

Really nice heirloom. With the exception of the crown it seems original (minor issue) and the case and dial, although patinated are in nice condition and attractive.
A case clean, crystal polish and movement service (no polishing to the case) and you’d have a really nice watch there that can be worn often.

 

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Exxet

·Dec 17, 2025

Thanks guys for your kind words on my watch, nice to hear it's almost original, except for the crown then, but i can live with that.

The only thing that i will polish is the crystal, the case is going to take a dip in my Ultrasonic cleaner, and to everyones fear i will probably do a service myself, it's a good movment but a simple one.

I don't claim to be a watchmaker but i have serviced a couple of watches with good result, the most advanced was a Seiko 6138 chrono for a couple of years and it's still working well.

Maybe a B O R will be suitable, unfortunately i don't have buckle from that era.
Regards.
A pic on the movment, forgot that.

 

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SOG53

·Dec 18, 2025

Keep in mind that it has radium lume which you will expose to air when movement and dial are removed from case. Inhaling radium dust is not recommended. May be argument for a professional service.

 

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Exxet

·Dec 18, 2025

SOG53

Keep in mind that it has radium lume which you will expose to air when movement and dial are removed from case. Inhaling radium dust is not recommended. May be argument for a professional service.

Thanks for the heads up, i know it's not healthy to play around with Radium, if you open a Radium watch once a year or so i don't think it's so dangerous, and i'll promise i will not lick on the dial, like the poor Radium girls did with their brushes back in the 1920-ies.
Regards.

 

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DON

·Dec 18, 2025

Come on. Licking the dial is the best part 🤣

Dial is fine. Nice even patina

Might want to stick to a strap. Not sure if the BOR end links will match with the lugs