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Help me identify my vintage Omega 18kt gold watch

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Hi everyone!

I got this beautiful vintage watch. It's a family heirloom. As it turns out, I don't have any info regarding the model, its potential selling price, etc. I've been trying to find it in forums, websites...but to not avail. Also, why is the serial number in the case different from the one in the movement?

Thank you in advance for your kind help.
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SOG53
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Hello and welcome
You actually have all the information you need to identify this watch. Google Omega 2686 and all is revealed
The reference is 2686 it’s a Tresor OT 18k gold , from 1952-54. The caliber of movement is 283 hand wind correct for the reference and is dated by the 13,xxx.xxx serial number.
The other long number inside Caseback is case number.
The dial has fair amount of spotting and probable old water damage. It may look better with a polished or new crystal.
If you want to wear it have it serviced by independent watchmaker with omega parts account. Just service movement no polishing don’t replace or try to clean dial or hands.
If you want to sell don’t do anything sell as is.
Google completed EB auctions for this ref to get idea of value, most of value in gold for few hundred more for movement Dial condition hurts value quite a lot.
Good luck!
 
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SOG53 SOG53
Hello and welcome
You actually have all the information you need to identify this watch. Google Omega 2686 and all is revealed
The reference is 2686 it’s a Tresor OT 18k gold , from 1952-54. The caliber of movement is 283 hand wind correct for the reference and is dated by the 13,xxx.xxx serial number.
The other long number inside Caseback is case number.
The dial has fair amount of spotting and probable old water damage. It may look better with a polished or new crystal.
If you want to wear it have it serviced by independent watchmaker with omega parts account. Just service movement no polishing don’t replace or try to clean dial or hands.
If you want to sell don’t do anything sell as is.
Google completed EB auctions for this ref to get idea of value, most of value in gold for few hundred more for movement Dial condition hurts value quite a lot.
Good luck!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your thorough answer. I'm new to this and I was quite lost! Shouldn't the dial be cleaned, though? Especially if it has water damage...
 
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most often efforts at cleaning dials result in removing finish and more damage so it is generally not recommended.
See how it looks with new crystal
There are dial restoration specialists but it is very expensive and probably not worth it with this watch.
 
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Someone posted this when a similar question was asked. I found it useful. Biggest takeaway - much higher chance of ruining the dial by attempting something so better to leave it well alone.

 
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