Help ID my watch

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DDDonkey

·Dec 15, 2020

Hello,

New here and I don't know much about watches other than I like them. I was gifted two watches from my late grandfather and know nothing about them. I am trying to figure out how old this watch is and if it is worth restoring. I know that it is missing the crown, has scratches on the crystal, and needs a new band. I have not opened it up as I would not know what to look for.

I have looked online but can't fine this exact watch, I have found one that look close but there is always something different with the face. Thanks for any help and information provided.

 

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Wlcutter

·Dec 15, 2020

Nice watch--that's lovely. It's more than likely an Omega 2849, though in this case the dial has been slightly redone/repainted (the text is just slightly off from how it would've been when it left Bienne), which may have something to do with why it was hard to find an exact comparable example online.

In terms of is it worth fixing up, that's much more up to you. I happen to believe 2849s are some of the nicest watches ever made, and the movement inside (an Omega cal 503) is, I'd argue, one of the best mass-made movements ever. Your watch has had its value dinged because the dial's no longer original, but if it's sentimental, you should do it. A service with a new crown/stem and crystal shouldn't be much more than $300 or so, depending on where you are. Best of luck.

 

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Mark020

·Dec 15, 2020·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

D DDDonkey

I have looked online but can't fine this exact watch

As the previous poster already mentioned it is redial but still: nice watch

 

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nanjingcigaretes

·Dec 15, 2020·practicing PMA

The dial is repainted so my suggestion is to have the watch serviced, replace the glass and polish a the a little and then it would be a nice watch to wear.

 

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alefar

·Dec 15, 2020

Even if it has its problems it's definetely worth restoring it. Especially given the sentimental value👍

 

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DDDonkey

·Dec 15, 2020

Thank you very much for the Information I will look into having it redone.

Is there a recommendation on vendors that can do this? I have searched online and really don't know what to look for, and if what certifications someone would or would not need to do this. Thanks again for the help!

 

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seekingseaquest

·Dec 15, 2020

To add - it dates to 1955-1958, powered by a 502 or 503 caliber movement.

Share where you’re located and someone may be able to provide a recommendation.

 

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DDDonkey

·Dec 15, 2020

seekingseaquest

To add - it dates to 1955-1958, powered by a 502 or 503 caliber movement.

Share where you’re located and someone may be able to provide a recommendation.

Thanks for the information, I am located in Phoenix.

Those dates sound right, my grandfather was a pilot in the Air Force from 1954-1974 and I assumed he picked it up in that era.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Dec 15, 2020

I like Nesbit’s in Seattle.

 

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DDDonkey

·Dec 15, 2020

Thanks I look into them

 

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Dan S

·Dec 15, 2020

I believe that Tim Mackrain is in Phoenix.
https://omegaaddict.com

 

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DDDonkey

·Dec 17, 2020

Thank you to all who help I have reached out to Tim and having him look at it sometime next month.

 

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Martin_J_N

·Dec 17, 2020

D DDDonkey

Thank you to all who help I have reached out to Tim and having him look at it sometime next month.

Don't forget to post some pictures when you get the watch back, some before and after shots would be great, hope it all works out for you.

 

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seekingseaquest

·Dec 17, 2020

D DDDonkey

Thank you to all who help I have reached out to Tim and having him look at it sometime next month.

Tim will lean towards replacing parts and polishing where it isn’t needed. It’s your watch so you should do what you want, but here is what I would do:
1) full service
2) have his partner re-paint the dial - it’ll come out looking better than the current redial
3) leave all other cosmetic parts as-is (hands, case), have him sell you a clover crown

 

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Spruce

·Dec 17, 2020·Sunburst dial fan

And post the post-service photo 😀