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lpore21
·Hello, was wondering if anyone can help identify my grandad’s watch we just found. The numbers on it seem different from other Omegas we’ve seen so can’t quite identify what model it is.
Help identifying my grandads watch
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorYou’ll need to take it to a watchmaker and have it opened.
The dial has been refinished using a pattern never used by Omega. It also looks like hands were replaced.
gatorcpa
The dial has been refinished using a pattern never used by Omega. It also looks like hands were replaced.
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Tire-comedon
·Looks like a calibre 23.4SC inside. One of mine says hello :
I have note ref CK4044 but I can't find the source I used so I wouldn't be affirmative!
I have note ref CK4044 but I can't find the source I used so I wouldn't be affirmative!
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lpore21
·Took into an Omega shop and it's a 4044. The person thought the hands had been changed but the face was original and surprised how strong the luminosity still was so many years on.
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Dan S
·Unfortunately, the dial is not original, it has been repainted, although many years ago. There are various signs, but perhaps the most obvious is the shape of the Omega symbol. Repainting dials was a common approach to restoration of damaged or aged dials, and we even a standard service offered by watchmakers.
Unfortunately, staff at an Omega authorized dealer generally know very little about vintage watches.
Unfortunately, staff at an Omega authorized dealer generally know very little about vintage watches.
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Tire-comedon
·I can only confirm what Dan S said : it's a redone dial.
Please also note that the non luminous hands don't match with a luminous dial.
Finally, I would be interested to know how the Omega shop did to obtain the model reference.
Please also note that the non luminous hands don't match with a luminous dial.
Finally, I would be interested to know how the Omega shop did to obtain the model reference.
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UncleBuck
·Finally, I would be interested to know how the Omega shop did to obtain the model reference.
I bet you a doughnut (croissant, cornetto) that they were indicated 4044 before assessment.
Was the caseback removed upon examination, I wonder?
Gosh, it is so good to have you with us, Yann !
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DON
·Had a couple of those models. Nice design that would benefit it at 38mm
