Inheritance piece but not sure what to make of it... Following info on the inside: W14K Gold Filled G6212 W173450 On the clockwork following number: 11962736 Omega logo 351 Can anyone tell me what model and year (broadly) I am looking at?
Its an automatic Cal 351 bumper movement, the movement number suggests it was made around 1950, I'm guessing from the numbers on the case its a US made case rather than a Swiss made one but I'm not an expert on that. The movement is serviceable and can be returned to correct operating condition without too much hassle, whether the dial is original or not I couldn't say, but as an inherited piece, it looks very clean still and would be good to wear. What's the story on its original owner?
It is a US production model 6212. Movement was manufactured by Omega and Norman Morris the US agent commissioned the case and probably dial to be made in US. Case made by Waddington and is gold filled with around 150 microns of 14k gold, hence no brassing I can see. Agree dial has been refinished at some stage but, nevertheless, what a nice family watch to have. Hands look original. Well worth a clean and oil. These 'bumpers' are a joy to wear. Cheers Desmond
Owner was my uncle who emigrated from Serbia to Canada. He passed away a while back but I never bothered to get the watch "back on track". Any suggestions where I can get this done? Europe or US? I am very grateful for your suggestions.
I would leave the dial as it is part of the heitage of the watch. I would not send this watch to an Omega service agent, rather source a good old fashioned watchmaker and ask him to dismantle, clean and oil the movement. Hopefully it wont need any new parts. Cheers Desmond