Thought you guys might want to see a vintage Geneve and give me a little input. But first a little backstory. This watch was bought for my father by his parents. I never remember him wearing it but I always thought it was cool because of the Omega name and the fact that it's gold. I also remember having to go get it out of the pawn shop a few times. A few years ago I took it to an Omega dealer and asked about getting it serviced, they stated it would have to be sent to Omega and I was looking at $750 plus any other additional charges that might arise. I opted out as $750 was too much for a watch I might wear sparingly. Now I'm wondering what to do with this watch. I would feel bad selling it because it was a gift to my dad, which obviously didn't mean much to him. I also don't want to give it back to him because even though it's his watch, I've spent hundreds getting it out of the pawn shop that he's never repaid me for, honestly I'm not sure if he even knows I have it or if the pawn shop sold it.

I've searched through Omega's site trying to find more information on this watch, and although I've found many similar, I can't find the exact one. The watch keeps time beautifully and the power reserve is amazing. This watch has never been serviced.The only issues with the watch are a few scratches on the face and the bracelet. Aside from the fact that I hate how gold the bracelet is, the clasp has a hard time staying closed which makes it annoying to wear. The "crystal" appears to be Hesalite? It has the same feel and sound of my Speedmaster so I could, buff out the scratches but I'm not sure if that's the right course of action. Any input on what I should do? Has anyone seen a bracelet or band that would fit this weird design? It's sizing in at 35mm, with a lug to lug of 10mm. Should I just send it in?


lug to lug = 10mm

Clasp won't stay closed


Can't even figure out how to get the bracelet off without damaging it.

Any input?

 

Hi @Shocker077 and welcome to the forum! An independent watchmaker who services vintage watches is probably your best option. They can open your watch and provide you with the model number for your watch, which is located on the inside caseback. They can service your watch and should be able to adjust the bracelet or send it out for repair.

 

The reference number will be inside the case-back.

 

A similar example in a 1977 catalog:

 

Day/date

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-geneve-omega-st-366-0828

 

Wrt fixing the bracelet clasp, you could try using these instructions

 

Thanks! The black band would look awesome on the one I have I bet

 

Thanks Dave, I wish it said if it was Hesalite or not but having the reference number is awesome! Thank you!

 

Your watch is hesalite.

 

Awesome thanks!

 

opened her up for the first time in over 50+ years, thought you would like a look inside.

 

Not quite 50 years. That model is from the 1970s. First time in 45 years maybe.

Don’t get your hopes up on value, it’s not mega desirable, worth rather less than the service quote, but cheaper service options are available and advisable.

 

But due to a integrated bracelet it will be hard to wear it on a strap.....

 

I agree, It would look pretty goofy but I found one for $10 on amazon so we're gonna find out. I'll post pics when it comes in.

The original bracelet just feels so "loose" and cheap after years of wear that I'd have to get it serviced somehow and touched up somehow. Maybe I'll try polishing it and seeing how it turns out.

 

Looks like 37.3m from that pic. More like ‘75-76.

 

Every post I've made today has been wrong.
brain not working *sigh*

 

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