- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·Just picked up this quartz omega online.. 50 bucks.. it is being shipped now but can anyone identify the model??
Thanks for the help!!
Thanks for the help!!
Help identify vintage quartz omega
- Posts
- 4,593
- Likes
- 10,788
janice&fred
·Not sure of the model # but if it's functioning properly then $50 was a good bargain. Polish up the acrylic and you're in business!
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·Thanks for the reply I will open it up when I receive it and post more pics!
- Posts
- 611
- Likes
- 328
webvan
·Looks like it could be a Cal 1342 based watch from the late 70s, the lugs are unusual though.
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·there is an inscription on the back which dates 1980 so that sounds correct..I will get more pics when it arrives I know its nothing special, but my first time buying an omega!
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·found a good reference..it does appear to be a 1342.. this one has similar/identical lugs
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·thanks for the help!
- Posts
- 611
- Likes
- 328
webvan
·Sure, just the lugs that are unusual on yours.
What's the reference for the one you found, like 19x.xxxx or something like that.
What's the reference for the one you found, like 19x.xxxx or something like that.
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·reference on the one I found is 196.0160
- Posts
- 906
- Likes
- 4,344
wilderbeast
·Should be a very presentable wearer once buffed up, assuming all is working well. You may find the life expectancy of batteries in these is not great compared to modern quartzes, but it should serve you well as an entry to the world of Omega. Just be warned - it’s a slippery slope from here!
My '77 quartz cal 1342 says hi:
My '77 quartz cal 1342 says hi:
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·I received the watch today and to my surprise it has a cal 1370 movement. It needs a new battery does anyone know the correct procedure for replacing it??
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·here are some pics. ref is 196.0119. any idea of value once I get it running??
- Posts
- 611
- Likes
- 328
webvan
·That's unexpected.
Nothing special for the battery change, unscrew, remove, replace, screw back!
Nothing special for the battery change, unscrew, remove, replace, screw back!
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·That's unexpected.
Nothing special for the battery change, unscrew, remove, replace, screw back!
- Posts
- 16
- Likes
- 9
spencercollins09
·all cleaned up.. kind of at least haha..
- Posts
- 906
- Likes
- 4,344
wilderbeast
·Looks nicely presentable on the wrist - a good result! These quartz Omegas aren’t particularly valuable (they are not fancied by collectors at present and lack the mechanical mystique of Omega’s golden age (c.1950-1970)). I’m no expert on value, but I wouldn’t pay more than $100 for a decent working example.
But it’s a nice looking piece and you should wear it in good health!
But it’s a nice looking piece and you should wear it in good health!
Edited:
