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  1. gilmeyuhas Jul 18, 2022

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    Hello to all,

    I have come across this special tank style dial along with an R17.8 movement that i am in the process of restoring. I can't seem to find the correct reference number for the original model that this dial came from. It says "Fab. Suisse" in french which is odd to me.

    Thanks in advanced, Gil.
     
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  2. mac_omega Jul 18, 2022

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    Hi Gil,

    there is nothing mysterious about your watch.
    "Fab. Suisse" on dial and movement are corresponding and perfectly fine for a watch sold to France.
    Can you show the markings from inside the case and/or outside? This might help.
     
  3. ConElPueblo Jul 18, 2022

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    You will have very little chance of finding the correct reference if you do not have the case, I am afraid. Omega - and a lot of other manufacturers - didn't use reference numbers they way they do now and there is no way of identifying the correct reference without knowing what the case looks like. Of course, I guess you could try to get an extract from the archives from Omega which would probably state the model, unless it is non-Swiss case to begin with.
     
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  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 18, 2022

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    Movement was made around 1945. That’s about all anyone can tell you without seeing the watch put together with the dial, case and hands.
    gatorcpa
     
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  5. Dan S Jul 18, 2022

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    As noted, Omega might have the reference number in their archives, but maybe not if it was cased in France.
     
  6. gilmeyuhas Jul 18, 2022

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    Thats the thing, i dont have the case or hands for this. I tried contacting omega but they simply told me to go to their authorised seller (which im sure doesn't know a lot about watches from that period.)
     
  7. Dan S Jul 18, 2022

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    Too bad. They really only need the movement serial to research their archives, and they used to be willing to provide an extract with that information alone. Did you actually apply for an extract and pay the fee?
     
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  8. gilmeyuhas Jul 18, 2022

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    Didnt know i could do that! i would definetely be willing to pay a fee. How much do u think that would be?
     
  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jul 18, 2022

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    120 us or thereabouts
     
  10. Dr No Jul 18, 2022

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    Paid $150 or $175 two years ago if memory serves correct.
     
  11. Dr No Jul 18, 2022

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    Possibly ref 3697.
     
  12. DON Jul 18, 2022

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    Didn't someone post a similar watch in the last couple of weeks with that movement?

    Maybe search and see what case they have.

    DON
     
  13. DON Jul 18, 2022

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