Hi experts, been lurking for a while without a reason to post till now: Thinking of getting this for my father who was born the same year: https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels...tic-1958-men-1950-1959?previous=user_bid_page movement and serial are of the same period, however distance and font on the dial seem suspect. I lack the knowledge to assess, hence the post Thank you!
Hi redialed... .case is on the smaller size.... at 32 mm ... This is a US production product from the US dist. Norman Morris ...... Personally like to collect Swiss cased Omegas.... but that is me... Good Hunting bill
Welcome to the forum. You are right to judge this watch as suspect, and we'd discourage you from buying it. If you're interested in learning about vintage watches as a hobby, there are several threads on this forum that can teach you what to look for - and what to avoid - in a vintage watch, such as: https://omegaforums.net/threads/for-the-new-members-read.23288/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/condition-condition-condition-and-other-pieces-of-advice.1716/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/horology-101-understanding-your-watch.76731/ But if the thought of reading and absorbing that material is not your idea of fun, there are some nice vintage watches for sale on our sales forum: https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/ Best of luck in your quest.
I would confirm the previous posts regarding this watch. Horrible redial, incorrect crown, small size, three strikes and you're out, just the dial alone would be a deal breaker.
Surely the bids on that can’t be for real?! £750 and increasing....is shilling common practice on CW?