ID Vintage Omega Bumper

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Wyshynski

·Oct 17, 2023

Hello

I recently purchased this from an estate sale. I am not an Omega expert. I was hoping someone could ID the model. Reference number is 12197610. 17j. I am perplexed as the dial just has the greek letter and not Omega. I am thinking it got worn away somehow, as the upper portion of the indices are gone.

Thanks much in advance

James

 

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gbesq

·Oct 17, 2023

The number referenced in your post is the movement serial number. The case reference should be written on the inside of the case back. The dial is in very poor condition.

 

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Spruce

·Oct 17, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Hi James, it’s a calibre 351 from about 1950ish.

The inside of the caseback will probably give you the model and I’m guessing it’s a 2577 but you can check it out yourself.

I’m reasonably confident that it once looked like this but somebody decided to clean it up with solvent and left it in the mess it is

Also, crown is an incorrect replacement.

That said, movement is probably still reliable despite 70+ years and it would make a reasonable daily wearer after a service.

Given that it’s gold capped and the dial, it isn’t worth a great deal.

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ecarpino

·Oct 17, 2023

Just got the exact same dial as yours but Fab Suisse marked (destined to the French market) and with a SS case, ref 2577 (cal 351).

The number 9 on yours looks a bit funny but it probably just discoloured.

 

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Dan S

·Oct 17, 2023

As noted above, somebody tried to clean the dial, and ruined it.

 

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Wyshynski

·Oct 24, 2023

Thanks much

 

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Wyshynski

·Oct 24, 2023

Wow, thanks so much. Yep it's a 2577. Given that I got it for $25 am quite happy to add it to my collection and wear it and not worry about it.

James

 

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Spruce

·Oct 24, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

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Wow, thanks so much. Yep it's a 2577. Given that I got it for $25 am quite happy to add it to my collection and wear it and not worry about it.

James

Now, that’s a bargain 😀

I hope you don’t mind my suggesting that you treat the watch to a new strap ($10 worth on eBay), polish the crystal with polywatch or similar, and buy a jewellers cloth to gently rub the gold cap case.

If you post the general area where you live, someone here will be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service your watch when you decide to get it serviced. In the UK, I’d hope to pay about £120 for a service (plus parts).

Enjoy it.

 

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gbesq

·Oct 24, 2023

This watch might be a very good candidate for a donor dial if you can find another 2577 with a similar or suitable dial at a bargain price. It's not an uncommon case reference with many for sale on eBay and other sites.

 

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Wyshynski

·Oct 24, 2023

Very funny, as I was in the process of the changing the strap as you were writing your post and planned to polish the crystal over the weekend.

If anyone knows a good watchmaker in the Atlanta Georgia USA area I'd appreciate it as I also picked up a Longines in much better condition that could do with a servicing. Another princely sum of $25. It was a very good day for my collection.

Spruce

Now, that’s a bargain 😀

I hope you don’t mind my suggesting that you treat the watch to a new strap ($10 worth on eBay), polish the crystal with polywatch or similar, and buy a jewellers cloth to gently rub the gold cap case.

If you post the general area where you live, someone here will be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service your watch when you decide to get it serviced. In the UK, I’d hope to pay about £120 for a service (plus parts).

Enjoy it.

 

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Bruce235

·Oct 24, 2023

What is that? At the top?

 

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wagudc

·Oct 24, 2023

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I also picked up a Longines in much better condition

Let's see it. 👍

 

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JimInOz

·Oct 24, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Bruce235

What is that? At the top?

A bit of broken off case tab/case clamp?

 

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Wyshynski

·Oct 26, 2023

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So here's a pic of three more of the watches I picked on for an average of $30 a piece. Longines for my collection, the Hamilton K-402 and Merritt on Ebay to defray the cost of the ones I'm keeping as well as some bands and service I had done 😀