So I took the plunge and bought myself a vintage Omega. Despite reading about being careful of fakes it was an impulse buy without seeing the movement![emoji15] I got it locally in SA and the pics looked good so I took the plunge. Received it today and I'm very happy. To my untrained eyes it all looks fantastic. Paid around $400 which I think is reasonable. Geneve Automatic Cal 565, 166.041, fixo flex s strap 558. Movement, not a great pic. I did it quick. Had it opened at a watch shop to check the movement as I hadn't seen it. Cal 565 which is correct from my research and serial starts 29 so around 1970 which is also correct. [emoji28] Bad pic 166.041 which seems right. Let me know your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Might be sacrilege but I changed the strap for a leather one. More my style. I think the blue leather and stitching bring out the blue dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Looks like a great first pickup @Whipper Was about to suggest swapping out the fixo-flex for a nice leather strap, but you were way ahead of me. Enjoy it
Congratulations on your vintage purchase, lovely piece ~ Now hide your wallet as it has a tendency to empty after the first