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·When I purchased this watch off eBay 8+ years ago, I had collected information that I now cannot locate.
And after an afternoon of google-ing, I thought I'd finally burden OF with a request for help in ID and other observations; thank you, in advance.
Reference:
Both the interior case back and lug markings recount "125" (which is terrible google-fodder, given the cal.1041 125th ann. reference). In my limited knowledge, I'd expect this reference to be a 4-digit "CK" type reference, but no luck with an online-match, for exactness.
I don't remember the specifications for a "Naiad Medicus," but suspect this is a "Naiad" case.
Further, the exterior case-back recounts "9941432" while the movement bares "9050513." I don't remember if at this vintage this indicates a replaced movement/caseback, or if instead there was no such expectation at the time?
Caliber:
Given the above, I'd guess the caliber is the 23.4SC – the first movement produced by Omega with center sweep second hand. I see no movement inscription of this, which I seem to remember is not uncommon to the era.
Dial/Handset: I take the dial and "syringe" handset to be all original with very little deterioration.
Case: I'd take it to be ~30mm, crown excluded. I've never cleaned this case (or as mentioned, serviced the watch), but it appears ripe for a gentle cleaning to bring it into good condition (for a probably 90 year old watch).
Misc:
The band and buckle appear original to the watch.
Crown unknown to me if correct.
As for it's operation:
With the crown pulled full out to set time, occasionally the second hand jumps several seconds forward or back depending on the direction of time-setting pressure applied.
I've gently wound once and center sweep seconds tics along; I've let it wind down, though, since I've not serviced the watch and to avoid any damage to the movement.
In all: It's a beautiful little piece with seemingly all the bits and bobs.
And after an afternoon of google-ing, I thought I'd finally burden OF with a request for help in ID and other observations; thank you, in advance.
Reference:
Both the interior case back and lug markings recount "125" (which is terrible google-fodder, given the cal.1041 125th ann. reference). In my limited knowledge, I'd expect this reference to be a 4-digit "CK" type reference, but no luck with an online-match, for exactness.
I don't remember the specifications for a "Naiad Medicus," but suspect this is a "Naiad" case.
Further, the exterior case-back recounts "9941432" while the movement bares "9050513." I don't remember if at this vintage this indicates a replaced movement/caseback, or if instead there was no such expectation at the time?
Caliber:
Given the above, I'd guess the caliber is the 23.4SC – the first movement produced by Omega with center sweep second hand. I see no movement inscription of this, which I seem to remember is not uncommon to the era.
Dial/Handset: I take the dial and "syringe" handset to be all original with very little deterioration.
Case: I'd take it to be ~30mm, crown excluded. I've never cleaned this case (or as mentioned, serviced the watch), but it appears ripe for a gentle cleaning to bring it into good condition (for a probably 90 year old watch).
Misc:
The band and buckle appear original to the watch.
Crown unknown to me if correct.
As for it's operation:
With the crown pulled full out to set time, occasionally the second hand jumps several seconds forward or back depending on the direction of time-setting pressure applied.
I've gently wound once and center sweep seconds tics along; I've let it wind down, though, since I've not serviced the watch and to avoid any damage to the movement.
In all: It's a beautiful little piece with seemingly all the bits and bobs.