Just picked up this quartz omega online.. 50 bucks.. it is being shipped now but can anyone identify the model??

Thanks for the help!!

 

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!

 

Thanks for the reply I will open it up when I receive it and post more pics!

 

Looks like it could be a Cal 1342 based watch from the late 70s, the lugs are unusual though.

 

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!

 

found a good reference..it does appear to be a 1342.. this one has similar/identical lugs

 

thanks for the help!

 

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.

 

reference on the one I found is 196.0160

 

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:

 

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??

 

here are some pics. ref is 196.0119. any idea of value once I get it running??

 

That's unexpected.
Nothing special for the battery change, unscrew, remove, replace, screw back!

 

Cool!..my smallest screwdriver wouldn't seat on the screw so now I have a watchmaker's set on the way from ebay to start doing minor repairs and battery changes requiring screws to be removed!!

 

all cleaned up.. kind of at least haha..

 

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!