Inherited watch, first time opened

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Jason Megibow

·Jan 20, 2024

Seeking expertise please.
I inherited this watch as a teenager, 40 years ago from my grandfather. It's sat in a box since then. Today I opened it up for the first time exposing the movement. Please see the pictures and all comments are welcome.
There are no serial numbers visible.
My grandfather was not a rich man and I'm questioning its authenticity.

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 20, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Great memento but unfortunately completely fake.

 

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JimInOz

·Jan 20, 2024·Melbourne Australia

I have to concur. There were many hundreds of thousands of these produced in the 1960s/1970s.
The fact that it isn't a genuine Omega is of no consequence. Your Grandfather owned it so it is a nice sentimental piece to wear sometimes, as mile as you look at the watch and remember him.

 

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Spruce

·Jan 20, 2024·Sunburst dial fan

…… and judging by the case and movement photos, the watch looks in good condition.

Can we have a dial shot?

 

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Jason Megibow

·Jan 20, 2024

Spruce

…… and judging by the case and movement photos, the watch looks in good condition.

Can we have a dial shot?

 

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Jason Megibow

·Jan 20, 2024

The acrylic dome glass is cracked and I would like to install a new one. I m wondering if I can replace it with sapphire???

 

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TexOmega

·Jan 20, 2024

Fake all the way!

but a heirloom nonetheless

 

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dsio

·Jan 20, 2024·Ash @ ΩF

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The acrylic dome glass is cracked and I would like to install a new one. I m wondering if I can replace it with sapphire???

It’s not worth spending money mate, it’s entirely fake, not real gold, not a real Omega movement and the work to replace the glass will cost many times more than the watch is worth

 

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Dan S

·Jan 20, 2024

The best approach would be to replace the crystal with a generic acrylic crystal. It is more appropriate for the style of the watch, and will look and fit better. There's no need for a sapphire crystal.

 

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Jason Megibow

·Jan 20, 2024

Dan S

The best approach would be to replace the crystal with a generic acrylic crystal. It is more appropriate for the style of the watch, and will look and fit better. There's no need for a sapphire crystal.

Dan S

The best approach would be to replace the crystal with a generic acrylic crystal. It is more appropriate for the style of the watch, and will look and fit better. There's no need for a sapphire crystal.

 

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Jason Megibow

·Jan 20, 2024

Dan,
I appreciate your advice and your time.
I will take your advice.
I've replaced the glass on several of my watches and have a basic watch repair toolkit and a press for installing the glass... but never acrylic.
All tips and advice is always welcome.
Thanks again, Jason

 

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dsio

·Jan 20, 2024·Ash @ ΩF

Going to have to close this as we don’t tolerate counterfeit watches here.