Hi I just bought my daughter in law a special watch that looked like new having just been cleaned. The interesting feature being, it is adjusted in two positions. Aside of that it ticked my boxes, simple easy to read, uncluttered dial, from Omegas golden period.Sorry no movement pic as I dont want to scratch case, if its needed I will go back to where I bought same to get a pic The watch is 17 jewel, On dial has Omega Ladymatic and on movement cal 455 adjusted 2 positions. Watch was advertised as made in 1961 What is your opinion of this watch??? View attachment 407424 View attachment 407425
I'll step out on a limb here, and offer the opinion that, if the watch (particularly the automatic winding) isn't worn out, and if it has been competently serviced, it may turn out okay. But if the watch performance is not up to par once your daughter in law is using it, you might be in for a sizeable bill to return it to health. Parts may very will be difficult (or worse) to obtain, if the auto wind is worn out. Let us know how it turns out. Here is a picture of the movement from the Ranfft archive.
Other than the screws, some jewels, a new stem, and a couple of setting parts, there are virtually no movement parts available for the Cal. 455 from Omega. If this needed parts, you would have to rely on the open market or donor watches for them, so not an ideal movement to choose IMO. Cheers, Al
Thank you Al, Currently it is keeping great time and has been serviced,perhaps I can do myself a favour and buy a back up movement.Is the adjusted in two positions rare or of no consequence. cheers Geo