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  1. dlee1964 May 17, 2013

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    Dad has dementia so details are sketchy but he says he bought it shortly after WWII - so 1946-1950. I do have the box but no papers. Case is gold. Back is silver with 6 indents for removing the screw on back. There are no letters, number, or symbols on the back. Dial is black. The hour indicators are rectangular and come to a point. The hands are triangular and come to a sharp point. They have a recess in the center. In addition to the Omega symbol, the word Omega and Automatic appear at the top. There are no words at the bottom. At the very bottom I can barely see the word Swiss but not without magnification and a precise angle. Stem may not be original - it does not have an Omega on it. Appreciate your help!
     
  2. ulackfocus May 17, 2013

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    Hi, welcome to Omega Forums. You have a gold capped bumper, probably a caliber 351.

    In English:

    gold capped = a thick layer of gold plating

    bumper = a self winding mechanism that bumps back & forth on stoppers. (you should feel it, as if a coin is bouncing around inside the watch)

    caliber = another word for the guts of a mechanical watch

    351 = Omega's designation for the model of movement.
     
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  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 17, 2013

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    If you had a picture of the inside of the back with the markings on it we could perhaps tell you a little more.
     
  4. dlee1964 May 17, 2013

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    Thanks guys. One follow-up: I plan to have the watch restored and wear it occasionally. Can I get this done locally (Atlanta GA) or will I need to ship it for service?
     
  5. ulackfocus May 17, 2013

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    Womble Watch Works is in your area and they have a pretty good reputation from what I've seen on the forums.
     
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  6. pitpro Likes the game. May 17, 2013

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    Can't remember seeing a cutout in the bezel like that
     
  7. ulackfocus May 17, 2013

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    Pretty sure it's for the crown and was standard for this reference. The crown on this watch has been replaced with the wrong size. I'd have to check to be sure though and it would be good to have the case rerference number.
     
  8. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur May 17, 2013

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  9. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident May 17, 2013

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    Hopefully it's just a service and a new crystal then look for the smile on your dad's face when he sees you wearing it.
     
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  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 17, 2013

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    I think Hoi nailed it as a US National Production watch. That is a Swiss Omega movement mated to a US made gold plated and steel case.

    With the correct crown and a new (or polished) crystal it should look almost as good as new. Have it mechanically overhauled and it should run as good as new also.

    Your dad will be proud,
    gatorcpa
     
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  11. dlee1964 Dec 31, 2013

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    Should have done this a few months back. Thanks to ulackfocus for recommending Womble - he did a great job.
     
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  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 31, 2013

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    CONGRATS! Looks great now, wear it in good health
     
  13. Mothra Dec 31, 2013

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    Nice patina!
     
  14. Baco Noir Jan 1, 2014

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    Very nice and great to keep it in the family and running for the next generation.