Hello I got this when my grandfather passed, i wanted to see if anyone could tell me about it. I'll post more pictures soon. Still works.
Hello and welcome We will need better photos to identify it. Do you know when it was last serviced? If not, STOP USING IT, until it has been serviced. Where do you live? We might be able to recommend someone.
The dial looks re-painted. Get a watchmaker to open the caseback so you can take a photo of the movement and post it here!
Thanks for the better photos: - the movement is authentic, but has definitely seen better days. It urgently needs a service. There are plenty of Americans on here who might know who is good in Vegas - the case itself doesn't appear to be Omega. Omega never marked 18kt on the outside of the case, and there are no markings on the inside. So I'm thinking it has been re-cased at some point - the dial also looks odd. Given that the case isn't original, it is possible the dial isn't original either. But if it is original, it has definitely been repainted at some point. Regardless of the above, it is a great heirloom, and hopefully it remains in your family. Daniel
I should add, it dates to about 1952, based on the 13xxxxxxx serial number: http://clockmaker.com.au/rolex_serial_numbers.html
I don't think it's recased. I bought one like this recently htat was a redial and that looks like a US case.
That thread doesn't have any photos of the inside of the caseback. In this case we do. And even the US cased watches had omega identification, like here https://omegaforums.net/threads/ross-14kt-cases.18171/ @gatorcpa would you agree?
If your grandfather traveled. He may have bought it maybe in south america? Omega sold movements and watches cased locally in some areas, so cases would not be marked. Needs a proper crown. Current is too shallow. Dial can be left as is. Refinished, but some companies are doing to the simple basic look Hirsch watch bands sells open end straps to replace the current one if you plan to wear it. DON
nick; welcome to the forum. there are some good watchmakers in the northwest, Kirk dial in seattle. vinn
Thanks everyone for the insight. As far as the case goes he is from Argentina and was most likely bought there. I would like to have it serviced if anyone can recommend a place in Las Vegas. Vinn if I can't find a place here, Seattle would be a good option to have it sent out thank you
Get CSI on the phone and have them lift that print off the ratchet wheel - then we can find whoever put their grubby bare fingers on the movement and kick them in the nuts...
Yes, I would. And I also agree that since the OP's grandfather was from Argentina, that the watch was exported raw (without a case) to there and put in a locally made gold case as was the custom in the 1950's. The dial is an incorrect repaint. I wouldn't think it would be too difficult to find a local watchmaker in Las Vegas. As with most resort cities, there's a tourist portion and a local portion where "you gotta know someone". Find a someone at a local (off-Strip) jeweler or pawn shop for a referral. This should not be a tough job for a competent watchmaker. Omega is going to charge you close to $1,000, which is probably double the value of the watch. Good luck,. gatorcpa
nick; this kind of a "snap back" on any watch will let dirt in. DRESS WATCH ONLY ! no wrestling lamas on the pampus. the good thing is; you can pop em off -- before you buy. vinn