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Help to identify / value old Omega

J
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Hi,
I have inherited an old Omega watch from my great uncle.
I do not know for sure whether it is genuine but if so it is probably from the 1940s.
I have attached some photos.

Any advice / idea of value
much appreciated

Many thanks
Jools
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BlackTalon
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The military watch experts will see your post soon. If it's a legit 'thin arrow' you have yourself a very nice watch. Closer photos of the dial would likely be appreciated.
 
Dan S
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Agree, try to post a good photo of the dial in better lighting. That will help.
 
JimInOz
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Dan S Dan S
Please don't use the second website as a reference.
To be on the safe side, don't use it for anythingat all.
 
J
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littlmej littlmej
Caseback and movement seem fine, better pictures of the dial / hands would be helpful as @BlackTalon already said.
Movement number with 10 Million should be from 1944.

Found two similar watches:

https://watchestobuy.com/shop/1944-omega-british-military-broad-arrow-watch/
https://vintage-portfolio.com/de/shop/omega/rare-omega-military-www-dirty-dozen-raf-ww2/
J JoolsMiller
Hi,
I have inherited an old Omega watch from my great uncle.
I do not know for sure whether it is genuine but if so it is probably from the 1940s.
I have attached some photos.

Any advice / idea of value
much appreciated

Many thanks
Jools
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Thanks for the responses so far, I have added a hopefully slightly better photo of the face. I will try to get some more shots in natural light, not a good day for that today!
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J
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CalgaryJim CalgaryJim
What research have you done on it so far?
It belonged to my great uncle who was in the Navy at the end of WW2. His brother was killed during the D Day landings. He told people that everyone was given a watch at the end of the war.
 
Dan S
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J JoolsMiller
It belonged to my great uncle who was in the Navy at the end of WW2. His brother was killed during the D Day landings. He told people that everyone was given a watch at the end of the war.
Looks like a nice watch. Which navy?
 
Dan S
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As noted above, this is one of the 12 wrist-watch-waterproof (WWW) models made for the British military by various Swiss brands. They are known collectively as the dirty dozen. All are collectible, at different levels of value. Omega is more or less in the middle, in terms of valuation. You can find auction sales pretty easily using this information.

I haven't followed recent sales carefully so take this with a grain of salt, but I would guess that they are selling in the $1000-$2000 USD range, depending on originality and condition. Yours looks to be nicer than average. Others can correct me if I am off-base, or better yet, you can do some research.
 
J
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Thanks again for all the assistance, I will now be able to do some more reseacrh!
Cheers
Jools
 
size11s
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It looks to be a very nice, original radium one, so I would put it at the upper end of any valuation range, around the £2k mark, in my opinion.
 
watchyouwant
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That was fast ... eBay... Heirlooms? Overrated. "We have put ... " ? You? The family?
 
Dan S
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Read the rules (although likely we will never see the OP again):

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pkaye6
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If a relative of mine had left this watch for me it would be one of the last items I own that would be up for sale. ☹️
 
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