ID Help: Unusual Vintage Omega, Likely 1950s

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Spoonta66

·Apr 20, 2026

Hello,

Saw this one recently and have an opportunity to buy it but the owner has no idea its history or model. I love the dial and the indicies and was thinking about getting it and restoring it for daily use. Don't worry, no repainting the dial or polishing the case any further.

Any ideas?

 

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Fallout Boy

·Apr 20, 2026

show us the inner caseback ....

 

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Spoonta66

·Apr 20, 2026

Fallout Boy

show us the inner caseback ....

I can't, thats all the pictures I have. They don't want to open it.

 

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lenndon

·Apr 20, 2026

Is the watch running?
If they refuse to open it, I would be more cautious. The movement could be completely rusted theoretically.

 

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Spoonta66

·Apr 20, 2026

lenndon

Is the watch running?
If they refuse to open it, I would be more cautious. The movement could be completely rusted theoretically.

It's running, its an old lady and it used to belong to her husband. She's not refusing to open it, she doesn't know how and its all a bit hard.
I was hoping with such an interesting dial it might jump out as something someone has seen before.

 

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SOG53

·Apr 20, 2026

The dial is very damaged and can’t be restored

 

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lenndon

·Apr 20, 2026

Spoonta66

It's running, its an old lady and it used to belong to her husband. She's not refusing to open it, she doesn't know how and its all a bit hard.
I was hoping with such an interesting dial it might jump out as something someone has seen before.

Ah, okay, never mind then. Since you said “they don’t want to open it,” I assumed you meant a store or jeweler.

If it’s running, the watch is definitely worth a shot, depending on what the old lady is asking for it. I find it interesting, and the case is also unusual.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 20, 2026

If you like it, just make a low offer.

 

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Endshake

·Apr 20, 2026

Looks 1950 ish

 

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sheepdoll

·Apr 20, 2026

Looks like someone attacked it with a rotary polishing stone.

Case back screws on. Probably a bit tight for a rubber ball.

Be interesting to see what is inside.