Community Stories

Is my fathers Omega a write off?

G
Posts
5
Likes
9
Hello good people!
My father (born in '47) found this piece when he was around 12, he thinks. After he and his father tried to find the owner, my grandfather used it until the day my father left to serve in the military. My father used it from that day until he got a job after the army, and he bought a new watch, and this one was left in a drawer. Now it winds but stops and starts as it will. My father took it to someone claiming to know watches, which told him it was best used as parts.
My father was gutted, and I think this sounds strange.

Can anyone tell me something about it? I have not opened it..
Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures..
DSC_0000_BURST20240130095412766.JPG DSC_0000_BURST20240130095450496.JPG DSC_0000_BURST20240130095457937_COVER.JPG DSC_0000_BURST20240130095641705_COVER.JPG
 
Tony C.
Posts
8,097
Likes
28,528
It's actually a desirable model in the collector market, but it does have condition issues.

If you (or he) want to use it, it would obviously require a good service, and they are not cheap.

If it is ever to be sold, better to sell it complete, as it would almost certainly have more value than parts alone.
 
Puma_135o
Posts
242
Likes
407
IMHO you shouldn' t sell a family heirloom. Never. If you don't want to spend money for the service, keep it as it is.
A service of a so simple watch it's not costly, if there are no parts broken.
 
Tony C.
Posts
8,097
Likes
28,528
Puma_135o Puma_135o
A service of a so simple watch it's not costly, if there are no parts broken.

That is not necessarily true. Costs vary widely depending on locations, and other variables. Also, $200 or more can be "costly" for some people.
 
G
Posts
5
Likes
9
Thank you for your answers! He will never sell it I believe, but it would be nice to surprise him with it in working conditions. So it should be possible to repair it? Does the model have a name or number for reference?
 
Tony C.
Posts
8,097
Likes
28,528
It is what is called a "bumper" automatic. Best to find a watchmaker who is familiar with that type of mid-century technology, though most of a certain age are, as would be with vintage Omega watches.
 
gbesq
Posts
9,739
Likes
54,478
Lovely watch and those syringe hands! That’s a keeper.
 
Spruce
Posts
8,629
Likes
71,364
G Geir74
Thank you for your answers! He will never sell it I believe, but it would be nice to surprise him with it in working conditions. So it should be possible to repair it? Does the model have a name or number for reference?
And if you post where you’re based, someone may be able to recommend a reliable (and reasonably priced) watchmaker
 
G
Posts
5
Likes
9
Spruce Spruce
And if you post where you’re based, someone may be able to recommend a reliable (and reasonably priced) watchmaker

Good idea!! I live in the southern part of Norway, if anyone would know of anyone?
 
Larry S
Posts
13,698
Likes
53,501
When you service it….new crystal for sure. Movement only. Do not touch the dial, hands and case.
 
ecarpino
Posts
170
Likes
529
Keep it and service it, those hands are lovely! Not sure if the lume has been reapplied given the "fat" shape of the numbers and the difference in patina, pictures are too blurry to tell..
 
JimJupiter
Posts
1,762
Likes
7,220
ecarpino ecarpino
Keep it and service it, those hands are lovely! Not sure if the lume has been reapplied given the "fat" shape of the numbers and the difference in patina, pictures are too blurry to tell..

My Lume is pretty similar in shape, just more yellowish.

DSC06794.jpg
 
DON
Posts
2,164
Likes
1,350
Try and find a watchmaker. Do not take to a jewelry store unless they have a watchmaker on site or they will send it out and double the service cost.

if no one here can recommend a watchmaker in your location. See if any Norway watch sites can recommend someone if a site exists
 
felsby
Posts
1,666
Likes
6,910
Geir, please hold on to the watch. I am pretty sure it can be fixed.
If you ever visit Denmark, I know a retired watchmaker who might be able to fix it for a reasonable sum. Drop me a PM.
 
G
Posts
5
Likes
9
JimJupiter JimJupiter
My Lume is pretty similar in shape, just more yellowish.

DSC06794.jpg
This is exactly the same dial and lume, only my father's dial has some more yellowish patina on it.

felsby felsby
Geir, please hold on to the watch. I am pretty sure it can be fixed.
If you ever visit Denmark, I know a retired watchmaker who might be able to fix it for a reasonable sum. Drop me a PM.

I usually drive through Denmark every summer, so this is possible.
Thank you for all your answers, I'm stoked!

Geir
 
felsby
Posts
1,666
Likes
6,910
G Geir74
I usually drive through Denmark every summer, so this is possible.
Geir

Contact data on "my" watchmaker and me in PM. Good luck!
 
sgk
Posts
147
Likes
158
G Geir74
Good idea!! I live in the southern part of Norway, if anyone would know of anyone?
Hei Geir,
You will likely have to send it to Oslo. If that's an option then I can recommend Ur Tjenesten. Just google and you will find the contact info.

Har selv samme modellen... Lykke til
 
sgk
Posts
147
Likes
158
By the way. Here’s mine which is a sub second bumper from the same family. Found it in Sweden
IMG_3212.jpeg
 
1 More Post...
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

robbee

My fathers Omega Geneve, after his fall. Is it possible to repair?

robbee Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Tony C.
Tony C.
Posts
21
Views
2K
S

Can you help identify my fathers old omega seamaster Geneve

scottyfantini Modern Omega Watches
JimInOz
JimInOz
Posts
5
Views
767
G

Help trying to identify my fathers Omega

Gaolhanger Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
G
Gaolhanger
Posts
17
Views
3K
T

My Fathers Speedmaster Watch

tumbleweed Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
T
tumbleweed
Posts
72
Views
8K
E

Help with my fathers Ranchero

emlphoto Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
E
emlphoto
Posts
8
Views
2K
newtech

My fathers watch

newtech Forum News & Member Support
nicks
nicks
Posts
25
Views
4K