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  1. sjordan Dec 30, 2016

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    When my father passed away, we found several beautiful older watches in a tattered box in his closet. This Omega was one of the watches. I am trying to identify it for my son. I have searched through many photos but have been unable to find the same face. The watch and the band appear to be solid gold but my magnifying glass is not of sufficient strength to be sure so will need to take it to a specialist. If anyone can identify it, I would be very grateful.
     
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  2. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Dec 30, 2016

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    To get an accurate identification you would need to get the watch opened and post more pictures of the movement and inside of the case back. Also, the dial was refinished at some point and therefore it is difficult to find a match by just searching for images.
     
  3. Willem023 Dec 30, 2016

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    Hi there, Welcome!
    High res pics (from all angles and inside calibre + inside back) are needed to give you an idea of the calibre and therewith, age etc..
    Same goes for high res pics of the dial.
    From the looks of it, I vote for redial, or at least 'done up'. Look at the hour markers (esp 1, 5, 7, 11) that do not line-up neatly with the minute markers. Or the other way around.
    Minute markers itself look clumsy and not even in all instances.
    Font of 'Omega' and 'automatic' ditto.

    Wear it in good health and with pride, but from a collector's 'eye of view', I do not think it is very valuable and/or of interest.

    My 2Ksh
     
  4. sjordan Dec 30, 2016

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    Thank you. That is helpful. I don't want to open it myself for fear of damaging it. How can you tell the dial was refinished - learning lesson for newbie.
     
  5. sjordan Dec 30, 2016

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  6. sjordan Dec 30, 2016

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    Thanks. That's very helpful. Not looking to make money or sell. Sentimental value since it was my father's and my son is starting to become interested in men's watches (as I have been in women's watches.)
     
  7. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Dec 30, 2016

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    Easiest way to start is to look at as many original dials as possible, at high resolution/magnification. That will give you an idea of what the type should look like for each model/era and what the quality of the printing should be.

     
  8. Davidt Dec 30, 2016

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    In this case you can see the dial has been refinished as the quality and consistency of the hour markers and print isn't quite up to the standards of the original dial.

    However, macro photos show this far more than the naked eye. It is a concern for collectors, but as this has sentimental value, it should no detract from your sons enjoyment.

    The best thing to do would be find a local watchmaker who can remove the caseback, check for gold hallmarks and note the reference no on the inside of the caseback, the movement calibre and serial no on the movement. This info is required to learn exactly what model it is and what it originally looked like.