Help Identifying a Vintage Omega

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ethanfriedrich

·Jun 28, 2019

Hello all,

I am new to this community and I'm not knowledgeable about vintage Omega watches. I was hoping someone would help me identify this watch, pictures are attached.

This is a local listing for my area and I may be interested in purchasing with more information. Unfortunately, these are the only two photos that are available.

Based on the condition, which isn't great, would this be a good deal if purchased under $200? Any information or guidance is very much appreciated.

Thank you all for your help!

 

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Mac5

·Jun 28, 2019

For $200, it would probably be worth the gamble. I has certainly seen lots of time on the wrist. I would ask for a photo of the movement and caseback.

 

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efauser

·Jun 28, 2019

I would save up for a better example.

 

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Kwijibo

·Jun 28, 2019

+150 bucks for service, don't forget that.

 

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ethanfriedrich

·Jun 28, 2019

Interesting. I never considered a servicing fee, thanks. I just asked for more photos.

 

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efauser

·Jun 28, 2019

ethanfriedrich

Interesting. I never considered a servicing fee, thanks. I just asked for more photos.

I doubt anyone's opinion will change. I wouldn't waste yours or the seller's time.

 

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Dan S

·Jun 28, 2019

Are we assuming this is gold-filled? Because it it's solid gold, it's definitely worth $200. And who knows, it might clean up ok.

 

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efauser

·Jun 28, 2019

Dan S

Are we assuming this is gold-filled? Because it it's solid gold, it's definitely worth $200. And who knows, it might clean up ok.

That’s very true, if it’s solid gold. If it is, I’m curious why it hasn’t been mentioned?

 

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Dan S

·Jun 28, 2019

efauser

That’s very true, if it’s solid gold. If it is, I’m curious why it hasn’t been mentioned?

Well, mostly likely it's filled since the asking price seems very low for a gold watch. However, we have all seen situations where the seller just assumes it's gold-filled and isn't able to open the case to check.

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padders

·Jun 28, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

If its filled then it isn't a Swiss case, they have steel backs but it could be local of course, some of those are filled but gold all round.

 

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efauser

·Jun 28, 2019

padders

If its filled then it isn't a Swiss case, they have steel backs but it could be local of course, some of those are filled but gold all round.

I doubt it's filled, actually. I can't imagine, in the 50s, getting a gold-filled watch for 23 years of loyal service.

 

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padders

·Jun 28, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

In which case $200 is cheap.

 

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gatorcpa

·Jun 28, 2019·ΩF InvestiGator

efauser

I doubt it's filled, actually. I can't imagine, in the 50s, getting a gold-filled watch for 23 years of loyal service.

You probably haven’t worked for a bank.

All depends on the title of the recipient. If he was a higher-up officer, I would agree with you.

Otherwise, likely gold-filled.
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efauser

·Jun 28, 2019

gatorcpa

You probably haven’t worked for a bank.

All depends on the title of the recipient. If he was a higher-up officer, I would agree with you.

Otherwise, likely gold-filled.
gatorcpa

So the proverbial gold watch was color, not metal? How disappointing.

 

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gatorcpa

·Jun 28, 2019·ΩF InvestiGator

efauser

So the proverbial gold watch was color, not metal? How disappointing.

Someone needs to take a picture between the 12 o’clock lugs. That’s usually where you’ll find a hallmark on US made cases.

Otherwise it could be a Swiss case and some of those were plated also.
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