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Help identifying great-grandpa watch?

Sarraga
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Hello, I recently inherited via my grandpa my great grandpa watch.

I don't have a particular sentimental attachment to it, as I never met the original owner, and my grandpa had it in a safe, but I am curious about any details you could give me, and wether it's a good idea to have it restored/taken care of, or a ballpark value.

It doesn't have a strap, advice on them is also welcome.

Thank you very much for your time and any assitance.
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SkunkPrince
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The strap you need is called "open end" because you wrap it around those "wire lugs" and clip it or glue it. Some straps for those watches are made with "clip ends" so you can interchange them without causing an issue with the strap.

Many of those are, unfortunately, too short for modern wrists, but perhaps you'll be lucky enough to get one that fits.

Measure the width of the opening in millimeters. We can then suggest a source. Be aware you will almost certainly need to mail order.
 
SkunkPrince
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Also, that is an 18K solid-gold case. Not large enough to be worth serious money.

It's a nice little watch in what appears to be relatively good condition. While you may not have any knowledge of said ancestor, many of us value family pieces all the same.
 
Canuck
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I suspect this is the movement you have in your ancestor’s watch. Someone may confirm, but if that is what is in the case, it is a highly sought after calibre T17! And in an 18-karat gold case, no less. The dial is in nice shape, but the hands are not original to that model. In good condition, this would be a prized possession among serious Omega watch collectors. You need to think long and hard before you dispose of it. Your loss would be someone else's gain! Any one who sees your post might hate me for letting the cat out of the bag, but that’s okay. You may be told it is worth scrap value for the 18-karat case, plus maybe $50.00 for the movement. It could be worth around about double or triple such a low ball offer! No sentimental worth to you? There is considerable intrinsic worth in what you have. If you decide to dump it, send me a private message! 😁

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ajg1960
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Canuck Canuck
I suspect this is the movement you have in your ancestor’s watch. Someone may confirm, but if that is what is in the case, it is a highly sought after calibre T17! And in an 18-karat gold case, no less. The dial is in nice shape, but the hands are not original to that model. In good condition, this would be a prized possession among serious Omega watch collectors. You need to think long and hard before you dispose of it. Your loss would be someone else's gain! Any one who sees your post might hate me for letting the cat out of the bag, but that’s okay. You may be told it is worth scrap value for the 18-karat case, plus maybe $50.00 for the movement. It could be worth around about double or triple such a low ball offer! No sentimental worth to you? There is considerable intrinsic worth in what you have. If you decide to dump it, send me a private message! 😁

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I’m certainly no expert, but I noticed the teeth on the visible gear in the poster’s photo are a very different shape to the teeth in this photo, so may not be this movement unless there were different gears used.
 
JimInOz
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ajg1960 ajg1960
I’m certainly no expert, but I noticed the teeth on the visible gear in the poster’s photo are a very different shape to the teeth in this photo, so may not be this movement unless there were different gears used.

Did you mean these gears?

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They are actually index marks for the regulator.

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BarbVl
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This watch is part of the Omega history but honestly i do not think it can look very good to wrist in our days..
 
SkunkPrince
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BarbVl BarbVl
This watch is part of the Omega history but honestly i do not think it can look very good to wrist in our days..
It's one of those "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" things. If you like it, wear it; if you don't... then don't.
 
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BarbVl BarbVl
This watch is part of the Omega history but honestly i do not think it can look very good to wrist in our days..
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DON
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Omega caliber T17. Either the regulator is pushed way off to the side or missing. Dust cover hiding this.

18kt gold case, so upper end model

Can order custom made fixed lug strap from Hirsch in any length needed and width

Hands not correct. Can use a variety. Moderne, Plume or baton tapered

Well worth getting it cleaning and working

DON
 
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