My first Omega, looking for more information.

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Galatea

·Apr 18, 2025

Hello all, I recently received this bumper automatic as a gift and was looking for further information on it such as when it may have been made, reference number, what I might expect to get it fully running again( currently all hands will move but I don't seem to be able to set the time, might be user error). As far as I know everything is original and I don't believe it was ever opened or serviced and was just tossed in the drawer and left for 30 years or so. I've tried to find an exact match but have essentially had no luck, the closest thing I could find is one near identical but it actually has the Seamaster designation on the dial. Also any strap recommendations that would suit it? Any information would be much appreciated, thank you!

 

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SOG53

·Apr 18, 2025

Looks like heavy patinated Omega Gents watch, take to watchmaker have it opened and reference number inside caseback and movement cal and Serial number on movement which will date it.
Heavy patina may be due to moisture ingress and movement may have related issues- wont know until you have it opened and inspected by watchmaker.
Any leather strap 18 mm of your liking will do fine.

 

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Galatea

·Apr 20, 2025

SOG53

Looks like heavy patinated Omega Gents watch, take to watchmaker have it opened and reference number inside caseback and movement cal and Serial number on movement which will date it.
Heavy patina may be due to moisture ingress and movement may have related issues- wont know until you have it opened and inspected by watchmaker.
Any leather strap 18 mm of your liking will do fine.

Sadly there's no real watchmakers in my town so I might have to travel a bit. Oh and if was to open it up myself just to check those details which device would you recommend to open it with? And I'll keep and eye out for a strap of that size. Thank you!

 

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redpcar

·Apr 20, 2025

Google how to open a snap back case for watches. Watch a few videos.

 

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Archer

·Apr 20, 2025·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

redpcar

Google how to open a snap back case for watches. Watch a few videos.

Main advice is, do not pry…wedge instead.

 

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Galatea

·Apr 20, 2025

Archer

Main advice is, do not pry…wedge instead.

I'll give that a shot, thanks guys.

 

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Galatea

·Apr 22, 2025

Archer

Main advice is, do not pry…wedge instead.

Boy well I got the tools for a snap back case but it just doesn't seem to want to budge,

 

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Archer

·Apr 22, 2025·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Galatea

Boy well I got the tools for a snap back case but it just doesn't seem to want to

Can you show the tools you bought?

 

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Galatea

·Apr 23, 2025

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Can you show the tools you bought?

Sure thing, the three on the right, then I had a razorblade, and a full x-acto knife kit with pretty much every blade.

 

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·Apr 23, 2025·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Start with a thin blade that can be worked into the gap. Once you have it in, work it all around the case. Then pick a slightly thicker blade, and work that in all around the case. Then a slightly thicker blade…eventually the case back will pop off.

 

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drose224

·Apr 24, 2025

You are a braver man than mr. Good luck with the project.

 

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leonlecoultre

·Jun 30, 2025

Stanley knife and slow steady pressure.

 

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Knebo

·Jun 30, 2025

Have a close look with a good loupe around the case/caseback. Usually, you'd find a pre-existing wedge where the case knife can get in.