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Mrtyjensen

·Dec 10, 2019

Hey All,

New to the forum here and new to Omega watches. I have been following them a bit online and my wife surprised me with one. Would be open to any feedback on it also trying to determine the year. Thanks in advance.

 

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OMEGuy

·Dec 10, 2019

Nice surprise... 😀

This model came in various designs.

Case has not been polished and is in good shape. The watch appears to be in good condition, but pics of the movement would tell more.

I would guess this one is from the mid to late 1960s.

 

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Mrtyjensen

·Dec 10, 2019

OMEGuy

Nice surprise... 😀

This model came in various designs.

Case has not been polished and is in good shape. The watch appears to be in good condition, but pics of the movement would tell more.

I would guess this one is from the mid to late 1960s.

Thank you below is another photo the serial number has been drilled out and I was given a 5 page article as to why that is ok and that the watch is still genuine would be open to any feedback on that as well if people on here would know.

 

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OMEGuy

·Dec 10, 2019

Oops... That's not good. What's the ref. number inside the case back?

 

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Mrtyjensen

·Dec 10, 2019

OMEGuy

Oops... That's not good. What's the ref. number inside the case back?

This was the article I was given. It’s a long but interesting read hopefully my wife wasn’t ripped off. The guy is a local collector and I wouldn’t have a problem reaching him if need be.

 

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bama2141

·Dec 10, 2019

I’d be curious as to what reasons were stated in the 5 page article for the serial to be removed. Would be concerned that the watch was stolen and the serial was removed to prevent tracing it. Hopefully, that’s not the case...

 

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X350 XJR

·Dec 10, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/466/137/424819/

 

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Lotus_Eater8815

·Dec 11, 2019

X350 XJR

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/466/137/424819/

Interesting case! So watches like these are legit, but do not fall within Omega’s official guarantee. Kind of a gray area thing going on there insofar as it concerns the customers.

 

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Stosh

·Dec 11, 2019

Goes beyond watches...Anything with a serial number is always up for fraud by someone with a scheme...Human nature.🙁

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 11, 2019·Melbourne Australia

Lotus_Eater8815

Interesting case! So watches like these are legit, but do not fall within Omega’s official guarantee. Kind of a gray area thing going on there insofar as it concerns the customers.

An early adopter of Grey Marketing.

I don't think the "do not fall within Omega’s official guarantee" applies any more (in the case of these watches).

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 11, 2019·Melbourne Australia

As to the watch.

Crisp case 👍, bullet proof 600 series movement 👍, nice semi-rare "technical" dial 👍.

 

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Lotus_Eater8815

·Dec 11, 2019

JimInOz

An early adopter of Grey Marketing.

I don't think the "do not fall within Omega’s official guarantee" applies any more (in the case of these watches).

Of course. I meant back in the 70s when the case was decided. My favorite decade, I might add (though I wasn’t born in it). 😁

 

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Mrtyjensen

·Dec 11, 2019

JimInOz

As to the watch.

Crisp case 👍, bullet proof 600 series movement 👍, nice semi-rare "technical" dial 👍.

Thank you. Being my first the serial number issue isn’t the best however I find the watch to be very clean and sleek looking and as a gift from my wife I will enjoy it regardless with no intention to sell it.