Help with identifying and dating this old Omega?

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Hi,

I was gifted an old gold Omega by my elderly uncle a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to find out a bit more about it. I have posted the pictures below.

The case is marked "9.375" next to the crown, which I believe signifies it as 9ct. gold. The strap is obviously not original but I guess that's realtively unimportant.

The watch has a manual movement and is still in working order. The case diameter is 33.4mm and 10.4mm thick.

Can anyone help tell me what Omega this is or what period it's from please?
 
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There is every chance is a Dennison cased UK market 13322 model. Not many (any?) Swiss made cases came in 9K so its bound to be local production and the marks look British. Dates from somewhere between 1946 to 1960. There will be a date letter on the inside of the caseback which will give you the exact date, the movement serial can be used too. It looks nice and original. It will have a version of the 30mm movement (later known as 26X)

We get a lot of 'Uncle' watches here but some are nicer than others.
 
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Many thanks for your quick and infomrative reply. I never knew there was such as a thing as "Uncle" watches!!!

So to get the exact date I would need to get the case back open; is there an easy way of doing this or is it worth going to see a specialist?

It does seem to be in pretty good condition, with only a few wear marks on the outside of the winding crown.

What would be your advice in terms of either valuing it or selling it? Are some dealers or websites better than others?

Thanks again for your help.

There is every chance is a Dennison cased UK market 13322 model. Not many (any?) Swiss made cases came in 9K so its bound to be local production and the marks look British. Dates from somewhere between 1946 to 1960. There will be a date letter on the inside of the caseback which will give you the exact date, the movement serial can be used too. It looks nice and original. It will have a version of the 30mm movement (later known as 26X)

We get a lot of 'Uncle' watches here but some are nicer than others.
 
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The back comes off that model pretty easily with a case knife or pen knife, its just pressed on but I would suggest you use caution, it is easy to damage either the watch or yourself if you slip so if you are going to have a go, maybe tape up the watch a little and don't try to force it too hard. Maybe even take it to a professional if you are naturally clumsy like me, but I can manage to get press on backs off now at least.

For selling, get some photos of the insides, both movement and inner caseback then stick it on ebay with an honest description, it will find its natural level which at a guess will be around £300-450* if it is what I think it is.

*you will see similar for a few hundred more but my suggested value has factored in that it needs a service which runs to around £200, a sensible buyer will price that in too. Once serviced they fetch more like £500-650. If you are just looking to sell, don't bother servicing it yourself.
 
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Why don't you just ask your uncle to sell it and give you the cash?
 
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Got the back off - thatnks for the tips.

Here are the pics of the inside of the caseback and also the movement. As you guessed, it says Dennison. I think a quick check on the hallmark tells me it's from Birmingham 1949-50? I assume A.L.D. is Dennisons's marking? Unsure as to what all the other info is; serial number? Caliber 265?
 
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Why don't you just ask your uncle to sell it and give you the cash?

Because he's dead and I wanted to find out more about the watch.... Very helpful comment, by the way :-S
 
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Looks like I got it spot on. Yes as you say it has the Birmingham Z hallmark is for July 1949 to June 1950. It’s a nice thing in pretty good condition and seemingly all original. There isn’t much more you need really.
 
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Because he's dead and I wanted to find out more about the watch.... Very helpful comment, by the way :-S

So he gave you the watch a couple of weeks ago and then died. I'm very sorry to hear that. We get a lot of "uncle" watches here, and when someone immediately expresses interest in selling it, their credibility takes a hit.
 
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A lovely watch to remember your uncle by. The serial number on the movement dates it to the latter half of the 1940's. These movements were very robust so if you have it serviced regularly, it will serve you for many decades to come. There may be a mismatch between the hands and dial but not a big issue- something could have been changed over the 80+ year history of this watch.