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Is this 1940s Omega with an unusual 18 k case original?

dstern
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Hi, my daughter has asked me about this 1940s Omega and I need your help. As the photos show it has a scalloped 18k case I've never seen before. The inside case back markings would indicate it is original but something makes me suspicious, especially given the all-too-polished condition. So welcome your thoughts on the whole watch-- case, crown, movement, and dial.

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Tony C.
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Photos of the case back, both sides, and how the movement is set in the case, should reveal the answer.
 
JimInOz
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An Omega "Bottle Cap" from about 1950.

Example here.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/unisex-omega-18k-gold-bottlecap-manual-wind-32mm.85104/ Cover Image
Thread 'Unisex Omega 18k Gold Bottlecap Manual Wind 32mm' ·
Another one up for sale

Omega ref 14149
Circa ~1947
32mm 18k (rose-ish) gold bottlecap case made by Weber & Cie
Movement: Manual wind Omega cal 360, fully serviced last year
Dial: mint
Crown...
SOLD
£ 850
cchen ·
 
DON
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Wondering if old refinish. 5:00 index protruding into the chapter ring. 7:00 correct
 
dstern
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Tony C. Tony C.
Photos of the case back, both sides, and how the movement is set in the case, should reveal the answer.
Thanks, @ Tony C. Are you able to see the additional photos i posted?
 
dstern
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JimInOz JimInOz
An Omega "Bottle Cap" from about 1950.

Example here.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/unisex-omega-18k-gold-bottlecap-manual-wind-32mm.85104/ Cover Image
Thread 'Unisex Omega 18k Gold Bottlecap Manual Wind 32mm' ·
Another one up for sale

Omega ref 14149
Circa ~1947
32mm 18k (rose-ish) gold bottlecap case made by Weber & Cie
Movement: Manual wind Omega cal 360, fully serviced last year
Dial: mint
Crown...
SOLD
£ 850
cchen ·
Thanks, JimInOz!
 
dstern
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DON DON
Wondering if old refinish. 5:00 index protruding into the chapter ring. 7:00 correct
Thanks DON
 
mac_omega
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IMO all original except the crown which is probably a later replacement.
Case is a bit polished but overall a nice looking watch
 
Tony C.
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I am not an expert, but it appears to be a genuine FRENCH case. I'll leave it to the experts to opine on possible refinishing.
 
dstern
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Tony C. Tony C.
I am not an expert, but it appears to be a genuine FRENCH case. I'll leave it to the experts to opine on possible refinishing.
I think it is Swiss made. The key hallmark marked 29 indicates Weber & Cie is the case maker.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
I am not an expert, but it appears to be a genuine FRENCH case. I'll leave it to the experts to opine on possible refinishing.
There is the Helvetia head hallmark clearly visible, so it should be a Swiss case.
 
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dstern dstern
I think it is Swiss made. The key hallmark marked 29 indicates Weber & Cie is the case maker.
Yes, my mistake, you are correct.
 
dstern
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She found it at a dealer. I told her I thought what they were asking- -some $4 k-- was easily 2x its value. What do you think?
 
padders
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And yet no Swiss or Swiss Made text 🤔
 
dstern
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padders padders
And yet no Swiss or Swiss Made text 🤔
So are you thinking it has been recased?
 
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dstern dstern
She found it at a dealer. I told her I thought what they were asking- -some $4 k-- was easily 2x its value. What do you think?
I recognise the pictures - all dealers have some signature shots! All of his watches are nice, but also expensive - like most dealers. The watch shows as sold on their site. Did your wife get it?
 
dstern
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I recognise the pictures - all dealers have some signature shots! All of his watches are nice, but also expensive - like most dealers. The watch shows as sold on their site. Did your wife get it?
padders padders
And yet no Swiss or Swiss Made text 🤔
Any thoughts on @padders suggestion that this might be a redial? Also, the seller indicates it is a Cal. 266. Is that correct?
 
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dstern dstern
Also, the seller indicates it is a Cal. 266. Is that correct?
No, definitely not! This cal 28 (later called 360) is often mixed up with movements out of the 30mm family at a superficial glance.
It is easily discernable by the smaller size and the wide facet at the rim by people who know their stuff...
 
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mac_omega mac_omega
No, definitely not! This cal 28 (later called 360) is often mixed up with movements out of the 30mm family at a superficial glance.
It is easily discernable by the smaller size and the wide facet at the rim by people who know their stuff...
Thanks, Mac_Omega. I really appreciate it. As always, I value what I can learn from OF and am glad to share it with my daughter this time.
 
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