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Hello fellow Omega fans!
I just registered in the forum but I am not new to Omega (I also own a modern Speedmaster DSOTM and Seamaster 300 MC, but this is a different story for a different thread).
I need your help to identify 2 Omega I recently found in drawers belonging to my parents-in-law.
Both are in stainless steel. One is supposed to be from the 40s, the other from the early 60s.

Thanks to everybody who will help!
 
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First one looks like a small manual winder with s re-dial, 30-32mm? From the hand set I'd guess 1930's. Can't say much more than that without inside case back and movement pictures.

Second one looks like a small, 32-33mm, late 60's or early 70's manual winder with a worn dial. Possibly a 6xx series movement. Same story, can't say much more without pictures of the internals.

Don't take early retirement quite yet 馃槈
 
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First one looks like a small manual winder with s re-dial, 30-32mm? From the hand set I'd guess 1930's. Can't say much more than that without inside case back and movement pictures.

Second one looks like a small, 32-33mm, late 60's or early 70's manual winder with a worn dial. Possibly a 6xx series movement. Same story, can't say much more without pictures of the internals.

Don't take early retirement quite yet 馃槈

Thank you for your comment. Indeed the sizes are pretty correct and it is possible that the first watch comes from the 30s.
However, I know for sure the second has been purchased in 1961 and never altered (probably not even serviced!).
I will take precise measurement and shoot a photo of the inside of the watches in few days.
 
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Hello again! I finally managed to get physically hold of the watches and take some pictures.
The first one is indeed as cristos71 said a 30s, 32.5mm, manual wind, "acier staybrite".
Movement is Cal. 26.5SOB T2.
Why do you think it's a redial?
See the photos attached.
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Here we have more photos of the second, a Cal 620, manual wind 31.5mm (Again cristos71 was right!)
How should I clean the dial? It seems dirty, not worn.
What kind of restoration do you advice for these pieces? I am really attached to them and like them very much.
Thank you!
 
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Crown on the second one has been replaced. It wold look a lot better with the correct crown.

I would not try to clean the dials except for a very soft dry brush and a puffer.

A new crystal and a service will see you with a nice pair of vintage watches.
 
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I would not try to clean the dials except for a very soft dry brush and a puffer.

Just in case, this puffer,
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Not this one.

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Hello again! I finally managed to get physically hold of the watches and take some pictures.
The first one is indeed as cristos71 said a 30s, 32.5mm, manual wind, "acier staybrite".
Movement is Cal. 26.5SOB T2.
Why do you think it's a redial?
See the photos attached.

Interesting caliber 26.5 SOB (probably T2). The 32.5 mm diameter is unusual for this period. Unfortunately, the dial is redone (misplaced and wrong font marking, incorrect logo).
 
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Crown on the second one has been replaced. It wold look a lot better with the correct crown.

I would not try to clean the dials except for a very soft dry brush and a puffer.

A new crystal and a service will see you with a nice pair of vintage watches.

I didn't notice the mismatching crown! I will have to source one and replace it. Can you suggest any supplier?
I would like to clean the dial a little bit further than just blowing it... but I want to make sure not to damage the varnish, do you know what can be a safe solution?
 
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Hello again! I finally managed to get physically hold of the watches and take some pictures.
The first one is indeed as cristos71 said a 30s, 32.5mm, manual wind, "acier staybrite".
Movement is Cal. 26.5SOB T2.
Why do you think it's a redial?
See the photos attached.

My watchmaker (http://mitka.co.uk) just finished restoring this watch!
You can see all the works done at: https://workshop.mitka.co.uk/cgi-bin/library?action=show_photos&wat_id=29&tk_id=40320510
 
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