Hi

I found this site while trying to find some info about my watch (I'm struggling!). I bought it 10-15 years ago when my Grandma left me some money and wanted to spend someof it on something to keep. I think I paid about £200 but I can't remember.

It says Omega De Ville on the dial and trawling the internet I think it is a Jeux D'argent although I haven't found one the same as it. I haven't attempted to take the back off.

I would be grateful for any more info, particularly age (1970's?, whether it's rare, common, whatever. Also, any advice on cleaning the bracelet which is stamped 925 silver.

Also, I don't wear it as much as I'd like as the sliding catch doesn't work particularly well and it has fallen off a few times - any advice?

Thanks.

Fiona

 

Also, it says 711.1903 on the catch - is that a model no?

 

Here are three past auctions which have varying degrees of description. The description from the Catawiki sale is the most comprehensive. The watch from the Catawiki and Saleroom auctions have a different crown, or perhaps the "stone" has fallen off at some point. I have no idea if that says something about authenticity, but since you bought it yourself, you would know.

http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1970s-omega-jeux-dargent-silver-bracelet-watch

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-us/...0014/lot-8df0d128-0dcc-4477-987c-a4460090a4cb

https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/11097519-omega-de-ville-jeux-d-argent-ladies-watch-1970

 

And here are the official details on the Omega website.

https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/15399/

 

Thank you. The first one (classic car auctions) is most like mine as it only has roman numerals at 12 and 6 and no jewel on the winder. My winder has an Omega symbol on it. Do you think it might not be genuine? I have managed to get the back off and picture is attached, does this tell you anything? I don't know what any of it means.

 

Quite correct, I missed those differences

Sorry, as I said I have no idea.

Was there a number on the back of the case? Not sure about all the inside numbers, but one is probably a serial number and the 0,925 indicates Sterling Silver.

 

Full case number 055RS8348. Movement is a Cal. 620.

These came with either a regular crown like yours, and also with a crown that has an onyx cabochon in it.

Cheers, Al

 

Thanks Al! So you think it is genuine? Can you tell from the marks when it was made? Also, one of the similar watches in the auction listings refers to a figure of 8 safety catch. I'm really keen to have some sort of safety catch for mine, I see you are a watchmaker - do you have any idea of something I could buy or have made? It's just a slide-in fastener and comes open easily.

 

I believe so, yes. Unfortunately there are no photos of this watch or the case in the specific Omega Database I'm looking at, so I'm going by descriptions. Dating the watch would be by the serial number - that is in the small circle on the movement, and it is 36647304 I think. Going by lists found on the internet this would be roughly 1973 production.

I tried to look up the number you stated on the clasp, but didn't get any results. This being sterling silver, you might want to visit a jeweler who could possibly fit a small chain that would act as a safety - these are common on some small vintage ladies watches.

One last thing - if the watch hasn't been serviced since you bought it, it would be a good idea to get that done.

Cheers, Al

 

Al,
That number is on the OVD listing, if that helps. https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/15399/

 

Thanks Al

No, I haven't had it serviced - it keeps really good time though! I will visit a jeweller about a safety chain. Thanks again