Help with cal 17.8

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Andres_B

·Jul 4, 2025

Hi! Looking at this 18k piece with a cal 17.8 inside. Any thoughts? I haven’t seen these hands before 😀

 

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X350 XJR

·Jul 4, 2025·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Based on this one photo of the dial it looks original.

Bear in mind that it is likely 30mm or smaller.

 

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gatorcpa

·Jul 4, 2025·ΩF InvestiGator

Here’s another Omega with similar hands.

gatorcpa

 

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Radiumpassion

·Jul 4, 2025

I have seen this watch irl( currently fs on a Norwegian forum) lovely watch,
and all original imho. Crown is a little worn, case is 33mm

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 4, 2025·Melbourne Australia

gatorcpa

Here’s another Omega with similar hands.

gatorcpa

According to AJTT, Omega refers to these hands as "Rex" style.

 

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Vitezi

·Jul 5, 2025

JimInOz

According to AJTT, Omega refers to these hands as "Rex" style.

I've seen them referred to as minaret hands:

https://www.britannica.com/art/minaret-architecture

 

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Andres_B

·Jul 8, 2025

Thanks guys!

@Radiumpassion 👍😀 Indeed! Still on the fence. Afraid it’s a bit too small. But cool dial and hands!