Jeff S.
·I inherited this watch from my late father-in-law, and took possession of it when my mother-in-law passed away in 2014. I'm finally able to turn my attention to it and could use some help in determining: 1) it's caliber and year; 2) best place to have it serviced; and 3) advice on getting the bracelet lengthened. It needs about 1/4 inch more length. I was able to get it on and it did wind itself enough to run for a while, and it kept very good time. I did gently attempt to wind it but the crown was pretty stiff so I didn't proceed. I did not attempt to pull out the crown to set it. It appears to have a screw-in case back and I've made no attempt to open it up.
I'm the furthest thing from an Omega expert, but from what I've been able to find it looks to me like a caliber 711. Omega's vintage watch section gives a date of 1962, which would match the period my f-i-l was likely to have purchased it. Unfortunately I don't have any family info on the exact year. It is possible that he purchased it in Switzerland.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I'm the furthest thing from an Omega expert, but from what I've been able to find it looks to me like a caliber 711. Omega's vintage watch section gives a date of 1962, which would match the period my f-i-l was likely to have purchased it. Unfortunately I don't have any family info on the exact year. It is possible that he purchased it in Switzerland.
Thanks in advance for any help!