As a newcomer to vintage Omegas - I have an authenticated newish model , and retrospectively reading the forums fake watches thread, i am getting that sinking feeling about my recent love at first sight 1968 Geneve acqusition (from online auction in netherlands) . Any thoughts on this , please share either positvely or negatively, the lack of Swiss Made on the dial and seemingly cleaning of the outside back case have given me cause for concern !

 

From Omega's vintage database: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-geneve-omega-ba-131-0021

"Dial: Silvered or champagne, with metal "stick" hands"

 

Swiss Made could be hidden at the foot of the dial under the tension ring. It's hard to be sure from that photo but the minute markers look good and my initial reaction is that I like the dial.

 

thanks for the glass half full response- for the moment -unitl its serviced next week .

 

thankyou and i will find out next week when its serviced.

 

thanks for the investigative work-

 

It sure is pretty, redial or not... who really cares if you're happy with it.

I have a couple of watches I love which are redials, I bought them because they are nice watches I enjoy, not as investments.

Wear it in good health!

 

Pitchfork, Pitchfork, now where’d I put my Pitchforks?
And torches........? Ah! Found them!

On my way with a few of my buddies......

 

If you can return it. You should

It's not the redial that worries me, but the bezel. It should fit tight against the middle case, but I see too many open areas which means the lip on the main case or inside bezel edge is worn and bezel doesn't snap down tight all around.

There is a minor gap area to the right of center which is used to remove the bezel, but all that open area to the left should be as tight as the area in the middle.



Same on the crown side bottom half



Good chance the bezel could pop off due this

I've repaired some watches like this and minor repair, but it should have been done before it was sold.

DON

 

Probably a replacement acrylic crystal. These are usually shrunk when fitted to the case or the bezel, then allowed to expand into the case or bezel. An acrylic crystal that is larger than it should be can stretch an 18-karat bezel. A bit of ingenuity might allow a stretched bezel to be shrunk a bit.

 

Man you guys are good. Every time I think I’m getting ahead, trying to diagnose watches in these threads before reading your responses, you bring up some detail I either didn’t notice or didn’t know existed.

 

sometimes, the best knowledge comes out in these threads about "less desirable" watches. You're doing well to pay attention. and if you like the "less desirable" watches, you should see if member mac_omega has some copies left, https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-chronometer-book-omega-forums-limited-edition.90782/

 

The outside caseback may have had an inscription ground off.

 

thanks for the highlight, the sellar did state that the Marker at 9 o'clock was damaged and reattached to the dial's surface in the past- so i guess may explain the bezel's appearance. also it is 18ct gold , so is this softer and more prone to showing distress- sorry if this is an ignorant question.

 

Hah! I hope it's not an ignorant question (it's not) because I'd like to hear the answer, too.

 

Yes it is, but that shouldn't matter. Whomever did the work should have done it without damaging the case.
Price should reflect condition. It is a nice looking watch that has issues. I hope it was priced accordingly.

 

thankyou for your insight, hope you are right and my watch repairer can adress it.

 

if these 'issues' can be addressed cost effectively and without spoiling to me what is a beautiful watch, i will be happy- it was a heart then head purchse- hence my user name

 

Logging onto OF and trying to diagnose the watches in "HELP!!! Should I buy this????" threads is a solid education tool. It's nice that the regulars get some benefit from these posts (which at first glance look like pure charity or exploitation).