Help identify Omega Cal. 1430 Reference #192.912 BZ

Karenw

Hi All! I recently joined the forum and have enjoyed reading many of the threads in hopes of identifying an Omega watch my father recently gave me. The watch was given to him and he does not know anything about watches. I took it to a local jewelry store and said it needed to be sent to Switzerland (i'm from Albuquerque, NM USA) to get it serviced however I could not afford the $550 cost AND I wasn't even sure if it was worth it. I have no idea of the value. I have tried to do some research on identifying the markings but thought this forum might help with more information and possible an idea of the value. I would like to get an original leather band for the watch but not sure if the $250 cost is worth it. If anyone has any additional information I would greatly appreciate it, thank you! - Karen

Calibre #1430
Reference #192 912 BZ
Serial #46518602 (based on that, I think it was made in 1982)
Inside back cover has a 18k/750 stamp (I'm assuming that means it's solid 18k gold watch)
Has other stamps I can't identify.
Watch band is not original.

timecube

Re: service
Does it run?
Quartz watches tend to need less frequent servicing, so it is possible the watch may be okay as it is. It's also possible you may need to call around to a few different watchmakers, as it's somewhat more difficult to find people who service these.

Waltesefalcon

I personally wouldn't send it to Omega to be serviced. Albuquerque is a large enough market that you should be able to find a good local watchmaker that can service this watch.
To me the hallmarks look good, so yeah I'd say it is gold.
As far as the strap goes, why do you want a vintage Omega leather strap instead of a new one? There are plenty of companies that make quality leather straps for far less than $250.

Karenw

I didn't realize how much it would cost to send to Omega to be serviced and am realizing a local watchmaker is just as good. I'm learning. Thanks.

VetPsychWars

I bought one of these, it's about the right age (double-check the size). He's got a bunch of them and they're in good condition. You'll likely be the only bidder.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuin...156726?hash=item2d061dfc36:g:QZ8AAOSw9AxdBQWV

As mentioned, there are a ton of aftermarket straps that are nice. Hirsch is one of the best, and I like this dealer:

https://www.watchobsession.co.uk

Overseas shipping not bad, in fact, it might be included.

In the US, this is one of my go-to:

https://holbensfinewatchbands.com

Last, if you want a bracelet, you could do worse than this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-GP-S...923758?hash=item48e1ae062e:g:W1MAAOSwcv9eZ5a5

...with the understanding that most 18K watches were sold with straps.

So lots of things to look at.

Tom