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Inherited My Father’s Omega, Could Use Some Info

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My father passed a few years ago, and his watch went straight into the safe. I finally built up the courage to pull it out and consider wearing it on special occasions. Before I do I would like to know more about it though. From the research I have done I think it is a De Ville.
Any insight y’all can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks y’all.



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JimInOz
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Your Dad must have been one snappy dresser, that's a lot of bling for a 1970s (I'm guessing).

Possibly an American cased example, but with Swiss Made on the dial, it could be Swiss.
It looks to be in great condition and will probably need a movement service.
To confirm identification the caseback needs to be removed so that the markings on the inside, and on the movement can be seen.
 
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Strap that puppy on with a sharp suit and head on down the The Sands to see Frank, Sammy and Deano.
 
Evitzee
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As mentioned, that style was popular in the 70's, it's probably an American case and bracelet. It would be considered too blingy today. If you intend to wear it it will need a service. And to give more info there is somewhere between $5,000 to $5,300 worth of gold in the watch/bracelet.
 
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Thanks for the feedback. I will have to take it to an Omega dealer to have them open the back of the case as I’m afraid I will damage it trying to do it myself.
I just tried it on and it is way too big. About an inch total needs to be taken out, but I see no way to shorten the bracelet, or replace the bracelet with a smaller one as it is integrated into the case.
 
Dan S
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A jeweler can probably shorten the bracelet, but it is basically irreversible.
 
DON
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Going to need a pinky ring with that one😀
 
Evitzee
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That bracelet will have to be cut and soldered. It's a one way event and needs to be done right, a goldsmith is probably the way to go rather than consigning it to a jeweler for the job. This is a case of 'measure twice, cut once', to be safe measure three or four times. Make sure you get the gold back, there is value there, sometimes they just keep the gold.
 
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If you are under 35 yrs old I’d wait and have it adjusted then as it is a one way trip. By then your wrist should be the same size and won’t grow. Worst thing would be making it fit now and you can’t wear it later.
 
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If you are under 35 yrs old I’d wait and have it adjusted then as it is a one way trip. By then your wrist should be the same size and won’t grow. Worst thing would be making it fit now and you can’t wear it later.
Unless you break your wrist and have major reconstructive surgery. Ask me how I know. 🙄
 
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Unless you break your wrist and have major reconstructive surgery. Ask me how I know. 🙄
Sorry to hear but yeah unless that happens too.
 
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Sorry to hear but yeah unless that happens too.
I have a bracelet or two on their smallest setting, and I'm delaying the day when I try them on in the hope that some of the wrist enlargement is temporary due to persistent swelling.
 
JimInOz
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Don't change it, just wear it the right way.

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I have a bracelet or two on their smallest setting, and I'm delaying the day when I try them on in the hope that some of the wrist enlargement is temporary due to persistent swelling.
I hope it fits you
 
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That bracelet will have to be cut and soldered. It's a one way event and needs to be done right, a goldsmith is probably the way to go rather than consigning it to a jeweler for the job. This is a case of 'measure twice, cut once', to be safe measure three or four times. Make sure you get the gold back, there is value there, sometimes they just keep the gold.
Yikes! Cut the bracelet…Dang, I’d hate to do that, to mess with the originality of the watch. But, I’ll never be able to wear it because it is so big on me. And my son is thin like me, so passing it on to him when he’s a bit older means he’d never be able to wear it either. So the watch would just continue to sit in my safe and never see the daylight. Looks like I’ve got some thinking to do, to figure out what I want to do with the watch.
 
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If you don't want to cut the strap in order to keep it original then you should just put it away and keep it as a remembrance of your dad. Truth be told, it isn't the type of watch men wear today and you'll be hard pressed to find situations where it would fit in, style wise, imo.
 
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If you don't want to cut the strap in order to keep it original then you should just put it away and keep it as a remembrance of your dad. Truth be told, it isn't the type of watch men wear today and you'll be hard pressed to find situations where it would fit in, style wise, imo.
I totally agree with this. Unfortunately, I think this bracelet is attached to the case, so he can't even wear it with a strap.
 
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My father had a similar (without diamonds) and nobody wanted it. So I sold it and gave the money to my mother.

If you’re not going to wear it. I don’t think your son would wear it either. Speak to your mother and ask her whether to keep it or sell and use the money for something else
 
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My father had a similar (without diamonds) and nobody wanted it. So I sold it and gave the money to my mother.

If you’re not going to wear it. I don’t think your son would wear it either. Speak to your mother and ask her whether to keep it or sell and use the money for something else
I'd personally either do THIS, or find some way to display the watch. Frankly, it isn't a very wearable watch at all, it just doesn't fit any modern style, and there isn't really any occasion that would fit this. In-the-safe is a touch of a shame, but finding some way (shadow box, etc?) if you want a way to remember him by it.
 
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