Dear All, I'm glad to be part of this forum. I'm Italian and 34, with a passion for watches, especially Omega, cause my Grandfather had a Seamaster 1954 sub second, so for many years I thought Omega is the watch. Unfortunately, as traditions wants, at his death it went to my uncle and his sons. By the way, yesterday I received an "unexpected present" from my father in law. Another Omega from 1950s. But I was not able to understand what kind of Omega it is. I only know that it comes from his father. It seems to work perfectly, but as you may see it needs to be restored in some parts and the bracelet is not the original one... but first of all I want to know as much as possible about it before bringing it to an official omega point. Could you help me? Could you give me any indications about where to find more information? Model, year, etc...? Thank you in advance All the best Mirko
Looks like a manual winding Omega ref 2505, powered by a 26X movement with wrong hands and wrong crown. It was manufactured in early 50's I guess.
Thank you guys, I'm going to bring it tomorrow to the horologist... we will see... I'm suspicious also about the dial... I was not able to find a similar one on the net, well I will inform you with the response... For the moment I thank you very much
Good luck, and I sympathize. I did not inherit my father's beloved 1950s Seamaster (nor any of my grandfather's fine watches). However, if you stay in this forum and are patient you will see that a nice replacement can be had for not too much money.
What the hell they have done? The horologist told me they modified the caliber to move down the seconds... I guess... why???
Im no expert, but a 26x is 17jewels right? (Could be wrong) and should you see an omega symbol with the caliber number?
Omega movement with a Longines case back, and redialed. Also they have converted a center seconds movement to a sub-seconds by installing a long 4th wheel. So the dial is not just a redial, but was never meant to go with this movement - the reason they removed the center seconds and put the long 4th wheel in is to use the dial for a sub-seconds style watch...bit of a mess to be honest. I would not put any money into this personally... Cheers, Al
Unfortunate news about the mismatch. On a side note I do really like the 12 font though, anyone know what you would call this style of numeral? Reminds me of the Paris Metro style.
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