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Help needed please
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Dan S
·The case and movement are certainly legit. Cal 265 movement (from the 30mm family) from the early 1950s in a ref 2890 case.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-omega-ck-2890
I have not seen a military-style dial in that reference previously, and my gut feeling is that someone has tried to make a non-military watch appear to be military-issued.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-omega-ck-2890
I have not seen a military-style dial in that reference previously, and my gut feeling is that someone has tried to make a non-military watch appear to be military-issued.
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Tucker860
·The case and movement are certainly legit. Cal 265 movement (from the 30mm family) from the early 1950s in a ref 2890 case.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-omega-ck-2890
I have not seen a military-style dial in that reference previously, and my gut feeling is that someone has tried to make a non-military watch appear to be military-issued.
Hi thanks for the reply so am I right in thinking like this it's worth nothing? Many thanks
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanHi thanks for the reply so am I right in thinking like this it's worth nothing? Many thanks
No, whatever might or might not have happened to the dial, it’s a vintage Omega with an excellent movement and good case.
Omega are reliable watches and have a cachet of their own. Other OF members may have views but it’s certainly worth wearing and enjoying and, probably, giving it a service and some TLC.
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Wat-1
·Them hands look very radioactive ☢️
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DON
·If you search Omega 2890. You will see what the watch should look like or variations based on the last number
In your case. 2890 - 1
In your case. 2890 - 1
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Davidt
·I would assume the hands have been relumed with luminova at the point the dial was refinished so not radioactive at all.
As @Spruce says, it’s subjective so people have different opinions. Personally I wouldn’t throw money at this watch unless it has sentimental value (in which case your grandparents could perhaps tell you more about the history and when the dial was repainted).
If it doesn’t have sentimental value, I’d keep it as a beater but rather than spending money getting it serviced I’d put that towards a better vintage Onega.
As @Spruce says, it’s subjective so people have different opinions. Personally I wouldn’t throw money at this watch unless it has sentimental value (in which case your grandparents could perhaps tell you more about the history and when the dial was repainted).
If it doesn’t have sentimental value, I’d keep it as a beater but rather than spending money getting it serviced I’d put that towards a better vintage Onega.
