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Gifted 3 vintage Omegas

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Hello- my father in law gave me a box of old watches from various uncles. There are three Omegas,
The one I like the most is a bigger case and has papers(the watch was in the envelope, but could have gotten mixed up over the years). It also appears to have the original strap?
Here are a few pictures. I could use some help with identification.
Thank you!

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Wow, that's what I call a full set.

Your watch is an Omega from early 50s (as you can see on the papers).

It is a handwound Omega with one of the 30mm Omega movements (perhaps an Omega 265?!).

You or your watchmaker have to open the back.
Inside the caseback, you will find the reference number, on the movement you will find the movement reference.

Very nice watch.
I love to see the old full sets with all the old papers 🥰
And the bigger one also looks great with its special dial.

Congrats for those beauties!
 
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Larger watch looks like 2639. Info inside Caseback. Have watchmaker open and take photos. Movement likely cal 266. Nice watch.
Smaller ones I don’t know.
 
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Wow 😮

I find it fascinating that someone can be gifted expensive watches 👌
 
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p.giannakis p.giannakis
Wow 😮

I find it fascinating that someone can be gifted expensive watches 👌
My FIL doesn’t wear a watch and would rather they went to a good home vice a pawn shop or eBay.
 
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R ripperj
My FIL doesn’t wear a watch and would rather they went to a good home vice a pawn shop or eBay.
Perfectly understandable 👍
 
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That waffle dial is stunning. The case is sharp. Get rid of the flex bracelet as soon as you can. They can really do damage to those amazing lugs. Get your hands on some poly-watch for the Hesalite crystal and wear it in good health. Also consider a service. Dibs on that one if it is ever up for grabs
 
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I need to get educated on vintage Omegas.
I also need to post some better pics.
What makes a waffle dial? , both the smaller watches have similar dimpling on the dial. The watch with the flex bracelet has a screw-on case back, the small one on leather seems to be a press-on.

I ordered a Bergeon case knife and have a screw case tool(I’ll try a rubber ball first) I’ll get the backs off and take some better pics.

Thanks for the help.
I’m excited to have these omegas. I have my Grandads Longines and his dad’s Waltham pocket watch, these will be a fine addition. I have many of my own that that I collected over the years , nothing very expensive, just quality stuff that “spoke” to me. (Longines/Hamilton etc)
 
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Dimples make a waffle dials. Both dials are waffles and are incredibly clean and in amazing condition. I was really impressed with the one on the left due to the apparent lack of polishing of the case. The edges on the lugs are sharp and the case is in great condition. If you take a look at the lugs on the watch on the right, the lugs are rounded a bit or softer, showing it has seen some polishing over the years. Still a great watch, but the left one is an amazing example. A clean black waffle dial is something I have searching for for a while. It is a waiting game. Clean dials on watches that old are few and far between. You hear the word 'hobnail,' as well. I am guessing they are both the same thing, but I would appreciate if another can elaborate if there is a difference.
 
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Thank you for the detailed reply. I have been spending way too much time on this site over the last few days 😀 some fairly serious omegadons on here…… it’s pretty cool place.

My current obsession is trying to find a relatively close actual watchmaker with a good reputation that could service these for me.
The crystal on the left one may need replacing. I got it much better with 1500 and 2000 paper and Polywatch. I suppose living with a few scratches is the norm, but I kind of like to get things to as close to 100% when I get them, and then the wear and tear is all on me.

I did take your advice and took off the flex band. They are pretty gross anyway(hard to keep clean) and I am going to throw it back on a nice gator band.

Thanks again for the help.
Keith
 
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The first one looks like a classic ref 2505 to me.
Very, very nice set, congrats!
 
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R ripperj
Thank you for the detailed reply. I have been spending way too much time on this site over the last few days 😀 some fairly serious omegadons on here…… it’s pretty cool place.

My current obsession is trying to find a relatively close actual watchmaker with a good reputation that could service these for me.
The crystal on the left one may need replacing. I got it much better with 1500 and 2000 paper and Polywatch. I suppose living with a few scratches is the norm, but I kind of like to get things to as close to 100% when I get them, and then the wear and tear is all on me.

I did take your advice and took off the flex band. They are pretty gross anyway(hard to keep clean) and I am going to throw it back on a nice gator band.

Thanks again for the help.
Keith
Keith, if you post where you are located, a member may know of a good watchmaker in your area.
 
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I’m in central Connecticut US. I’d drive a couple hours to a reliable place that will take proper care of a vintage piece.
Thanks for the help
 
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These are all great watches .. lucky you!
 
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Larry S Larry S
These are all great watches .. lucky you!
Thanks you. I’m real happy to have them. As soon as I get them on new straps and serviced I’m going to start wearing them.
 
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These are amazing watches and the papers just add to the value and intrigue. Very unusual to find! My advice is, don’t try to open the case backs yourself. Unless you have years of experience your can do serious damage to the case, movement, your hands, the table, etc. It is a lot harder to open a watch than you think. Even a rubber ball can do damage. It all happens in a split second and you will wish you could turn back the clock for just that much time and undo the damage but you won’t be able to.
 
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