Very new to the boards. This watch was my great uncle's and I'm trying to identify it. Not to sell but just to see if how cool it is. Any wisdom or sharing of knowledge would be great. Thanks, Trevor
At first glance (based just on that photo alone), you have a really nice high quality watch in great condition. "CHRONOMETRE" refers to a particularly high level of timekeeping accuracy. Others can probably predict exactly what you will find inside (the reference number and the movement caliber) just from looking at that one photo, so I will leave that to the real experts. The condition looks to be really top notch, like it was very well cared for. Please post more photos, we would love to see them. Edit: When you shake it gently, do you feel something bumping inside? That is a signature of a certain type of automatic movement called a "bumper". If so, then I will go out on a limb and guess that it is a ref 2767 from the mid-1950s with cal 354 movement. But I'm almost always wrong.
Damn, that's an awesome piece. Beautiful aging of the lume and the dial and case look very sharp. I'll leave the details to the experts, just wanted to express my jealousy .
It's VERY cool. It has the look of a watch that's been well cared for and is quite valuable compared to similar models of that age that have been flogged, polished and tinkered with. It's important that it isn't used unless it's been serviced recently (at least in the last 5 years or so). Have a read of this to find out how to get the best information on your watch. https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ There will be some members here who could give you a very close estimate of age, caliber and model (reference No) just from the one picture.
I think @Dan S is correct that it is a calibre 354 movement in case reference 2767. Here's a 2767-5 from about 1955. Sorry the photo is not great but hopefully you can see the similarity, especially where the lugs join the case. You have a very nice example of a very nice watch.
Welcome Trevor. As others have said, that's a very sweet 1950's piece. It has a higher grade movement than the standard and, better still, it's in great condition. If you don't know its service history then it really should be cleaned and serviced before you wear it. Imagine if your uncle had left you a car instead of a watch, it'd only be sensible to have the oil and filters changed and the brakes checked. If you're willing to post your location, there'll be someone here who can point you in the right direction of a good watchmaker. One last thing, if you're not familiar with watches, don't be tempted to crack it open and peek inside. If you want a look, a watchmaker will open it in seconds for you.
Is this omega seamaster cal 501 17j with unadjusted writen on the movement counterfeit? Anybody please help me to identify through this picture... Thanks!
Thank you all for your replies. As I live in Santa Barbara, CA I think the closest Omega Service Center is in Culver City. I'm assuming that is where it should be serviced, correct? Thanks again, Trevor
No! Don't send it to Omega!! Their criteria are to make it look brand new regardless of originality and charge a fortune for doing so, and countless wonderful vintage watches have been spoiled in this way. Hold fire, as someone here almost certainly knows an independent vintage specialist watchmaker in your area.