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·Sep 25, 2020

Hi I recently inherited a vintage Omega. It was my great grandfather's. From my own googling I'm guessing it's a bumper? It says in one pic 14k gold filled. I'm assuming it's late 1940's or 50's.

I don't know how to take the caseback off and I don't want to accidentally break it. The watch seems to be running after walking around with it on today but I'm not sure if it's fast or slow.

I don't plan on selling it and would like to service it soon, preferably in the Portland or Seattle area.

Thanks you for any help!

 

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·Sep 26, 2020

Anyone know the safest/easiest way to open the caseback? I assume that would be a good way to figure out the model

 

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ConElPueblo

·Sep 26, 2020

It looks to be a US-made case, so it is likely that no model reference is available - you can still get an approx. date of manufacture from the movement serial number though.

If you are uncertain of how to open it, I would just locate a decent watchmaker and have him/her open it up and take a look at what needs to be done 😀

 

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·Sep 26, 2020

Thanks! Is there a master list of preferred/reccomended watchmakers?

 

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Dan S

·Sep 26, 2020

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Thanks! Is there a master list of preferred/reccomended watchmakers?

No, but you can use the search function or google to find previous threads on the topic.

 

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·Sep 26, 2020

Thanks will do!

 

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SkunkPrince

·Sep 26, 2020

ConElPueblo

It looks to be a US-made case, so it is likely that no model reference is available....

The Omega vintage database has some US collection watches. Has a few of mine. 😀

 

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·Sep 26, 2020

SkunkPrince

The Omega vintage database has some US collection watches. Has a few of mine. 😀

I looked with no luck. Closest thing was the centenary but it's not that.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Sep 26, 2020

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I looked with no luck. Closest thing was the centenary but it's not that.

When you get to the watchmaker and get the case number, you can get closer.