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Inherited Omega - what model is this?
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Davidt
·Not Omegas belonged to a range like they do now. This is simply a vintage manual wind Omega. The reference number will be on the inside of the caseback.
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·Hello @ifoundanoldomega and welcome to the forum! Heirloom watches are the best watches to have.
Based on the one picture, you appear to have a classic, manual-wind, gold-plated Omega from the early 1960s. Although it has apparently seen a lot of use, it still displays its handsome "alpha-style" hour and minute hands, raised hour markers, and a sub-second dial that was common for its time but seems quaint nowadays. The exact model number of your watch will be engraved on the inside of the stainless-steel caseback.
If you intend to wear your heirloom, you'll likely need to have the mechanical movement serviced. An independent watchmaker near you can disassemble the watch, fix or replace any broken bits, clean and lubricate the parts, and reassemble the watch into a reliable timepiece that will last you for another decade. Have the watchmaker record the numbers on the inside caseback and on the movement for your records.
Based on the one picture, you appear to have a classic, manual-wind, gold-plated Omega from the early 1960s. Although it has apparently seen a lot of use, it still displays its handsome "alpha-style" hour and minute hands, raised hour markers, and a sub-second dial that was common for its time but seems quaint nowadays. The exact model number of your watch will be engraved on the inside of the stainless-steel caseback.
If you intend to wear your heirloom, you'll likely need to have the mechanical movement serviced. An independent watchmaker near you can disassemble the watch, fix or replace any broken bits, clean and lubricate the parts, and reassemble the watch into a reliable timepiece that will last you for another decade. Have the watchmaker record the numbers on the inside caseback and on the movement for your records.
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ifoundanoldomega
·Thanks for the reply
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ifoundanoldomega
·Hello @ifoundanoldomega and welcome to the forum! Heirloom watches are the best watches to have.
Based on the one picture, you appear to have a classic, manual-wind, gold-plated Omega from the early 1960s. Although it has apparently seen a lot of use, it still displays its handsome "alpha-style" hour and minute hands, raised hour markers, and a sub-second dial that was common for its time but seems quaint nowadays. The exact model number of your watch will be engraved on the inside of the stainless-steel caseback.
If you intend to wear your heirloom, you'll likely need to have the mechanical movement serviced. An independent watchmaker near you can disassemble the watch, fix or replace any broken bits, clean and lubricate the parts, and reassemble the watch into a reliable timepiece that will last you for another decade. Have the watchmaker record the numbers on the inside caseback and on the movement for your records.
Thanks for the reply!
I do intend to get repaired, touched up and probably get a new strap as the current bracelet pulls the hairs out of my arm!
Do you have a rough estimate on the value of the watch today?
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·From that picture it looks like the gold plate/capping on the lugs is worn through and the dial has damage. If so value if around 150-200 £/€/$. A service will be around the same or slightly more. Assuming it has sentimental value, a service is a good idea to keep it functioning and avoid any further deterioration of the movement. If it doesn’t have sentimental value and you’re considering selling, just sell as is. You won’t recoup the cost of a service in the sale price.
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ifoundanoldomega
·From that picture it looks like the gold plate/capping on the lugs is worn through and the dial has damage. If so value if around 150-200 £/€/$. A service will be around the same or slightly more. Assuming it has sentimental value, a service is a good idea to keep it functioning and avoid any further deterioration of the movement. If it doesn’t have sentimental value and you’re considering selling, just sell as is. You won’t recoup the cost of a service in the sale price.
Definitely want to keep it. Could look pretty cool restored. It still works if you wind it
Thanks for the info!
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·It may still wind, work and even keep decent time but it’s likely the oils are bone dry and winding it over a prolonged period of time will cause damage to the movement. Best not to wind it until it’s had a long overdue service.
Depending on your goals you could consider getting the case replated. Obviously it will add to the cost but worth considering
Depending on your goals you could consider getting the case replated. Obviously it will add to the cost but worth considering
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·Do you have a rough estimate on the value of the watch today?
For a true and exact "estimate" on dollar value I would highly recommend that you take the watch to an Omega AD or if not to an experienced watch repairer, etc. and really not ask here on a forum.
As others have previously stated the watch will definitely need to have a complete service...or.....if you are thinking of keeping it due to sentimental reasons then have a full and complete restoration done on the watch? Yes...though either way (whether service or complete restoration, etc.) it will cost you a good sum of $$$ but it would definitely be well worth it IMHO.
Also....as someone else previously stated.......don't wind the watch anymore......yes it may work again once you wind it but you really don't want to do that.....first get it serviced....to prevent any further damage to the movement.
Finally.....that is a very nice looking vintage Omega watch that just needs some TLC to bring it back to prominence.
Good luck on whatever decision you come to.
Just my $0.02
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·Frankly, I would not concern myself about the value of this watch, since it is mainly sentimental. Do not take it to an AD as suggested above. The cost to repair will exceed the value of the watch, and the watch will never be worth very much to anyone but a family member. If the watch means something to you, and you want to wear it, then have it serviced by an independent watchmaker and enjoy it.
