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First Omega Purchase - Is this genuine? Calibre 601 Please kindly advise

AryaSravaka
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Hi,

Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. I collect hand winding watches. I do not have an Omega yet. I have seen the one in the picture and I am interested in it. Could you please kindly provide some insight? Is it real? How much should I pay for it ? (comes without a service)
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Thanks a lot
May you be well and happy
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JimInOz
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It's all genuine (maybe the crown is a replacement.
Reference MD 135.041.
The gold plating is worn overall and corrosion has eaten away on the rear of one of the lugs.

Theses are relatively common and the all stainless steel version would be a better option.
As to price.
Depends on your location and how reckless you are with your watch budget.

Search eBay for sold listings for Omega Geneve 135.041
 
Davidt
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I’m not sure I’m seeing any corrosion. A bit of surface tarnish but that’s not an issue.

Entry level watch, maybe £250
 
X350 XJR
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As noted the case is severely worn, I wouldn't waste your money on this one.
 
Davidt
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I’m still unsure whether it’s corrosion or normal tarnish on the gold layer.
Kinda irrelevant anyway as the wear to the gold cap is severe enough.
 
AryaSravaka
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JimInOz JimInOz
It's all genuine (maybe the crown is a replacement.
Reference MD 135.041.
The gold plating is worn overall and corrosion has eaten away on the rear of one of the lugs.

Theses are relatively common and the all stainless steel version would be a better option.
As to price.
Depends on your location and how reckless you are with your watch budget.

Search eBay for sold listings for Omega Geneve 135.041
Thanks Jim. I also like the one below. What do you think? Other than it's really old. I am into old watches. I have never seen the one below anywhere else. Is it legit? Thanks
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AryaSravaka
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Description says "Omega 14K gold filled gentleman's manual wind wristwatch, silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, case No. 13000, on brown leather strap"
 
AryaSravaka
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The above says

Omega gentleman's gold-plated and stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, Ref. 14713-8, Cal. 268, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, on black leather strap

Condition Report:
Movement functioning, hands moving freely, possibly replacement crown (not Omega), hairline split to acrylic cover, dial with some discolouration, case with some light scratches, deeper around the case opening, strap and buckle not Omega, case diameter = 32mm (excluding cr own
 
Dan S
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As noted above, the plating on the OP watch is completely worn away, exposing the base metal. It's legit, but a poor example of an entry-level vintage Omega.

The 2nd watch is also in very poor condition, and I'm not sure it's totally legit, TBH.

The third is probably legit, but very unappealing.

I suspect that you are finding all of these unattractive watches in poor condition because you are searching with a budget that is too low to get a decent Omega. Penny-wise and pound-foolish.
 
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Dan S Dan S
As noted above, the plating on the OP watch is completely worn away, exposing the base metal. It's legit, but a poor example of an entry-level vintage Omega.

The 2nd watch is also in very poor condition, and I'm not sure it's totally legit, TBH.

The third is probably legit, but very unappealing.

I suspect that you are finding all of these unattractive watches in poor condition because you are searching with a budget that is too low to get a decent Omega. Penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Thanks a lot for your advice. Appreciate it
 
AryaSravaka
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What about this movement? Is it better than the first one? Thanks for your help and patience
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AryaSravaka AryaSravaka
What about this movement? Is it better than the first one? Thanks for your help and patience
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It’s not the movement that’s a problem it’s the very worn case again.
 
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It’s not the movement that’s a problem it’s the very worn case again.
Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.
 
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