Hi Guys, I've been looking at this watch for a while and I really like it. I've been doing a lot of research and I can't seem to find much information on the model. As far as I can tell it is the quick date model produced in 1970 with the 563 movement. I just want to make sure that it is a genuine Omega watch and not a Frankenwatch before I purchase it. I've uploaded a few photos. If anyone is able to give me any additional information that would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Henry
Do you have a shot of the inside case back so we can check the numbers? Never seen this one. Watches given as service awards typically are good but never seen the logo on the back like that..........
Thanks for your reply redpcar. Unfortunately there aren't any photos of the inside case back listed with the watch. I'll see if I can get the guy selling the watch to post one
People dont really fake a watch like this ? Not that valuable or collectible. Franken watches are watches put together from original parts, could be one of those ?
That's good to hear. Do you know if this was an original model produced by Omega? I can't find any information on it anywhere. Cheers!
Without having the reference numbers, you will not be sure what it is. And I thought I have seen a similar case back, but it was on a quartz perhaps? Late 70 early 80 models? Not sure. But never with an automatic
My opinion case back has a bulge for an auto movement (all ok). Omega logo on the back still has me in a conundrum Agree with XJR that it is a 166.041 Geneve case.
As stated, case looks to be 166.041 but I question the movement. Neither the OVD nor Naligazone list that reference with a 563. https://www.omegawatches.com/planet...ache=1&cHash=db979a98ed50d80c93c53e983b0c6913 http://naligazone.com/index.php/dat.../25-watch/omega/caliber5/883-cal565-st166-041
No real mystery, a US delivery watch would have had the 563 17-jewel movement as opposed to the 24-jewel cal 565. OVD rarely if ever makes this distinction.
I actually like these old Geneves as they're incredibly good value for money (This is the main reason, I wouldn't overpay for them) and they almost always have good dials as their water resistance is typically excellent by the poor standards of the era. The hand would Calibre 600 series models in particular often have little to no visual wear as they weren't worn that much or for that long compared to many automatics that spent decades on their owner's wrists.