Help identify Vintage Omega 15 jewels

docmr · Feb 2, 2020

Good afternoon everybody,
I was trying to identify this omega old omega watch...
I guess is legit, what's your thoughts??

same specs 15 jewels
sub dial
case 34mm with crown

Thanks a LOT

mac_omega · Feb 2, 2020

Looks OK but unfortunately the dial has already been reprinted.

docmr · Feb 2, 2020

mac_omega
Looks OK but unfortunately the dial has already been reprinted.

Thanks!!
do you know (by chances ) what was the original printing like? Can’t find it , and I'm trying to restore it and redial, but was looking for a reference.

mac_omega · Feb 2, 2020

docmr
Thanks!!
do you know (by chances ) what was the original printing like? Can’t find it , and I'm trying to restore it and redial, but was looking for a reference.

The dial design might have been the same (or very similar) - I don´t think that the re-dialer chose a random pattern.
The shape of the logo and the wrong font is the giveaway...

I don´t think it pays off to have the dial redone as this watch is not of high value. If you ever decide to sell the watch you likely will not be able to recover the costs of a (quality) redial. I suggest to leave it as is and enjoy it after a clean and lube service.

docmr · Feb 2, 2020

Btw I found the model name "Omega R17.8 " and another same dial... What a terrific forum!!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-r17-8-1940-damaged-balance.19557/#post-1428877

OMEGuy · Feb 2, 2020

docmr
Btw I found the model name "Omega R17.8 " and another same dial... What a terrific forum!!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-r17-8-1940-damaged-balance.19557/#post-1428877

R17.8 is the caliber number of the movement, it's not the watch reference number.

Your watch looks nice as is. I'd do exactly what @mac_omega suggested above. 😉

Help identify Vintage Omega 15 jewels

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