Any help on dating, if the strap is original etc please.
I think it’s 1960’s.
There is a hallmark on the watch so also assuming gold.
But any advice gratefully received

 

More pics of movement

 

Hell, any picks of the movement, inside the case back, hallmarks, etc.

 

The strap isn't original.
Late 50's/early 60's.

 

Once I can remove the case back I’ll get some photos of the movement

 

Welcome Jbrad!
We really need more to tell more but it looks like a nice watch, bracelet needs to go asap as it damages lugs.

See https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ for help.

I've got to say it.......Congrats on posting this in the proper thread!!!! We've had so many post in "Recommended", "Fakes' and such ridiculous areas that we are stunned by your acuity!
Good luck and thanks for joining us with a nice watch.

 

Curious about this. I've heard it said, but what/how does this type of bracelet damage the lugs?

 

Loose fit metal on metal contact.

 

It is not a perfect fit so metal on metal rub will dig into lugs and cause damage. Even a metal bracelet with proper end links will rub against the lugs a bit, but it seems these spiedels are the biggest culprits.

 

"One size fits all" spring loaded end-links exert pressure against inside of lugs. Any movement will scratch any case and wears soft metal especially quick.

 

Gotcha. Didn't realized those spiedels were one size fits all end links. That makes sense.

 

Hi Jbrad,
Thank you for sharing this gold watch.
Watch and dial, hands look original. Dial - though aged but again looks beautiful. Not sure the condition of crown or whether it is a correct one.
Without opening the case back, you can try to "shake" the watch gently. If you head sounds of bumping, the movement will probably an early one of 1950s. Say, cal. 351. Otherwise, when you hear rotating sound, it will be a later movement of 1960s , say cal. 552. IMO.
Hope you find the above useful.

Anyway, more pictures of the back of the watch and movement inside will be helpful.

Cheers,

 

As you’ll see the case back is engraved. I can’t get a clear enough photo of the hallmark. Top right.
The crown does have the omega symbol. But the crown looks like the gold partial come off. Almost like the crown is gold plated.

 

Thank you for you information. The movement sounds quite smooth so I guess it’s a later movement. Which would correspond with the engraved date on the back.
I’m taking the watch to a Omega servicing agent today. Hoping they can tell me some information and see what it needs to restore it.

 

Hi Jbrad,
Thank you for the updated photos.
It's amazing to find a memorial watch for 50 years' service. Congrats!
As the focus of the hallmarks is not there on the picture, not sure if it is 14K or 18K solid gold.
Good luck on enquiry with Omega service agent!

 

@Jbrad600 don't get it serviced by Omega whatever you do!! See the advice on servicing vintage Omegas scattered liberally throughout this forum.

 

The spring loaded end links will dig into gold as the watch is worn, like so:



But this can also happen on stainless as well:



I always encourage people to get rid of these, but for people of a certain age the brand seems to hold a lot of credibility as a quality bracelet. I do see many bracelets in good shape, but they are not good for the watch lugs.

Cheers, Al