Please help me to identify the model of this Omega watch. According to the serial number, the watch should be from 1945. I am not a professional and this would be my first vintage watch. I really like the design of this watch, etc. but I'm not sure if it's really an omega, and if so, what model. I'm asking for professional help, thanks.
Seems like you should reach out to the person who has it for sale on Etsy and ask for more help?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1455841906/vintage-omega-solid-18k-gold-automatic
I would stay away because the dial is badly reprinted and the movement is in poor condition.
I expect help from professionals in this matter, not from the seller, whom I do not trust at all
It's a terrible watch, cobbled together from mismatched parts, and you don't need a professional—most novices could figure this one out. Also, having your first posts be entirely you asking for (easy-to-solve-yourself) problems isn't gonna endear you much; this is a place where people share what they're learning. What have you learned about this watch?
But let's presume you're doing this in good faith, and not really just trying to lazily ask others to do the work for you: in the Vintage Omega forum you've posted this, there are dozens of posts about things like:
1. If reference numbers have any relationship to serial numbers;
2. What overpolished cases look like;
3. What refinished dials look like;
4. What gold hallmarks on casebacks look like;
5. Why it's important to buy the seller (i.e. most of us with experience would *never* buy from someone you don't trust at all).
So: did you peruse those, or were you hoping professionals could shortcut it all for you? Again, best of luck, but you'll get more traction if you show what you've done, rather than demanding work from strangers.
It's a terrible watch, cobbled together from mismatched parts, and you don't need a professional—most novices could figure this one out. Also, having your first posts be entirely you asking for (easy-to-solve-yourself) problems isn't gonna endear you much; this is a place where people share what they're learning. What have you learned about this watch?
But let's presume you're doing this in good faith, and not really just trying to lazily ask others to do the work for you: in the Vintage Omega forum you've posted this, there are dozens of posts about things like:
1. If reference numbers have any relationship to serial numbers;
2. What overpolished cases look like;
3. What refinished dials look like;
4. What gold hallmarks on casebacks look like;
5. Why it's important to buy the seller (i.e. most of us with experience would *never* buy from someone you don't trust at all).
So: did you peruse those, or were you hoping professionals could shortcut it all for you? Again, best of luck, but you'll get more traction if you show what you've done, rather than demanding work from strangers.
Best of luck, on this and all future purchases. I'm sure it'll all work out great. I say buy the watch--seems to suit you well.
no need to preach to me ok? all i want to buy is one vintage gold omega watch, I'm not going to become a collector or anything. So there is no point in me learning the science of ancient clocks, etc. I wanted specific information about this watch or its model if anyone recognizes it and that's all. Is it lazy? no, it's rational considering my situation. I'm not forcing anyone to answer my request, it's voluntary and optional, if you don't want to waste your time on advice and if you're so pushy and angry, maybe it's better just don't answer. So, do you think that if I want to buy a watch, I have to become a doctor of antique watches first? does that seem logical to you?
Friendly bit of feedback, from someone besides watchyouwant....your tone, and attitude come off as extremely demanding. That doesn't exactly motivate the experienced members on here to take the time to help you out. A little humility, and friendliness, goes a long way in this community.
I'm sorry you feel a bit bruised, and I take the point about English. But one of the world's foremost experts on Omega watches of the 1940s has already advised you to stay away from this particular piece, which is of poor quality and has only gold scrap value. There are so many much better subjects out there for your hard-earned money, I would not worry any more about what "model" this one is attempting to be.
And - the serial numbers on the case and the movement do not need to match, because at that time they were manufactured separately.
Maybe then someone knows where it would be best to buy a similar-looking 18k omega watch?
