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  1. omgomfg Mar 19, 2018

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    I've always loved watches and have a few modestly priced ones cause i could never afford to indulge. My Father passed away 15 years ago i had his stuff in boxes in the basement I never went through them until last week. We're moving so I planned to clean up stuff and came across a box with some watches as I went through them i found $7, $10 until I found this Omega Ranchero. I thought it was a knock off till I took it to my jeweler and he said it was authentic. 20180315_030555#1.jpg 20180316_213529.jpg 20180316_213529.jpg
     
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  2. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Mar 19, 2018

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    Great first post, and welcome! Wear your father's watch in good health.
     
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  3. redpcar Mar 19, 2018

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    At first glance, I say DUDE!

    Give us a clearer pic.

    Search ebay for sold listings and you will be quite surprised.
     
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  4. ostneb Mar 19, 2018

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    Great watch, hope you enjoy it!
     
  5. redpcar Mar 19, 2018

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    ...........let's see the other watches, btw :coffee:
     
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  6. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Mar 19, 2018

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    Stunning! And, DIBS!

    Welcome and wear in good health...
     
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  7. ulackfocus Mar 19, 2018

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    Looks like the real deal - maybe a 299x!
     
  8. ulackfocus Mar 19, 2018

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    So ΩF - how long til THAT question comes up from our brand new first-post member? ;)
     
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  9. omgomfg Mar 19, 2018

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    sorry for the bad pics maybe i was shaking lol if you bear with me i have to go pick up the wife when i return i'll take better pics and of the others as well
     
  10. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Mar 19, 2018

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    Whats that? "How many squirrels can I choke with it?" ::bleh::
     
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  11. BenBagbag Mar 19, 2018

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    I think the central seconds versions are quite rare. @gemini4 has one but they usually came with subdials. Great find. Wear it in good health.
     
  12. omgomfg Mar 19, 2018

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    here are more pics
     
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  13. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 19, 2018

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    Winner, Winner!
    Very rare! 2996
    Crown wrong NBD
    Note the hand color is lighter as usual
     
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  14. Seacow Mar 19, 2018

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    Thats a great find! Case, Dial, hands looks good to me..::book::
     
  15. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 19, 2018

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    Here is mine. Except for the crown a twin of the OP’s.
    2996-1
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  16. ndgal Mar 19, 2018

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    Nice! So in total you found $10,017!! :):thumbsup:
     
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  17. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 19, 2018

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    Curious? Where did your father live when he
    most likely bought this?
     
  18. sjg22 Mar 19, 2018

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    Dude, amazing find!

    I really hope you don’t sell. This watch has value, no question - but I think you’d regret cashing in. Such an incredible piece of family history.

    If it was a $50k or $100k watch, I would say that nobody should tell you what to do with it because that’s “down payment”, “college”, “wedding” kind of cash, . But I think, in the long run, the meaning of this will out-weigh $10k...
     
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  19. Jfullm42 Mar 19, 2018

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    Great find! Love the broad arrow and the patina look nice! Score!!
     
  20. Oku Mar 19, 2018

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    Do you really think it is still necessary to ask? ;)