Help Identify Early Omega

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·Apr 8, 2023

Hi, folks. A friend has sent me the picture below of a watch he’s inherited. I offered to help him identify it, along with another one. This one is quite a bit earlier than the Omegas that I know reasonably well, and so I’m hoping that some of you familiar with these older models might be able to help out.

We will be getting it open to have a look, but in the meantime we’d be glad for your thoughts. Sorry the picture isn’t better.

Thanks in advance; we appreciate it.

 

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mac_omega

·Apr 9, 2023

most likely a 30ies model with cal T 17 inside

 

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·Apr 9, 2023

Thanks. I spent some time on the internet trying to put a value on this - seems they are all over the place depending on condition - everything from restored examples to parts watches.

I’ve suggested he get this one serviced, replace the hands, and keep it to wear now and then as a memento. The back is curved, a nice vintage feature.

 

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Tire-comedon

·Apr 9, 2023

I would need a better picture but hands are likely to be original. Quite typical dial-hand combo for the 40’s.

 

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lucian23

·Apr 10, 2023

An Omega "tank" watch.. do not expect the value to be very high. Regards.

 

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·Apr 10, 2023

lucian23

An Omega "tank" watch.. do not expect the value to be very high. Regards.

It depends on what you mean by ‘not very high’. Certainly not in the range of a speedmaster but more than an unknown brand with an AS inside.

The name « tank » has become widely used for any rectangular case watch, no more dedicated to the Cartier model, including genuine Omega ones …

To better assess the OP’s watch, we would need better pictures (especially more in focus) of the front and of the inside (movement and inscriptions inside the caseback).

 

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·Apr 10, 2023

I appreciate all the help. At the moment, I’m not sure what my friend is going to do with it.

It has been fun finding out about this watch. Thanks again.