Looking for more info on family find. 1941??

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This has been in the family for a long time, unfortunately no one can tell me if it belonged to grand father or great grandfather. Local watch maker said most likely 1940 or 1941 but couldn't give me any other information on it. He did confirm R17.8 and its in ok condition for its age. Only thing he told me that I didn't already know is that it's running -15sec per day. I didn't feel comfortable with his experience and lack of confidence to allow him to service it. Found another shop run by a gentleman probably older than the watch.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. The end goal is to ID, cleanup, get a strap and use.

Number on case back 10233548
SN on bridge 9444852

 
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I think that all the information you have been given so far is accurate. The last piece of the puzzle would be to identify the case reference number. This is easier said than done, as Omega did not engrave this number on the case. Omega made several similar watch styles all using the cal. R17,8 movement like yours.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/vintage-watches?v_watches_calibre=3140

Unfortunately, Omega does not supply pictures for most of them, so there is no way to truly ID this watch unless someone with an original Omega catalog from the early 1940's can find a matching picture.

The style of the hands, known as "pontife", is unique to this time period and are considered desirable by collectors, especially on an all original vintage watch like this.
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About all I can add is that the 14 carat gold case was made by Ed. Wenger SA, Genève, Switzerland.