I'm Waleed. I like watches and have been collecting them for about a day . I bought this watch from Ebay and didn't have a clue what I might be getting into. Would really appreciate any help the knowledgable folks here might offer. Really interested in learning about its value and authenticity.

 

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So is it a good cop or not? I've done quite a bit of research already and all road lead to being a good purchase

 

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I'm Tom. I like watches and have been collecting them for about 3 years. I bought this watch from ______ and didn't have a clue what I might be getting into. Would really appreciate any help the knowledgable folks here might offer. Really interested in learning about its value and authenticity.

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How much is this worth and it is real??

 

I'm Waleed. I like watches and have been collecting them for about a day . I bought this watch from Ebay and didn't have a clue what I might be getting into. Would really appreciate any help the knowledgable folks here might offer. Really interested in learning about its value and authenticity.

 

It looks totally authentic for an English Dennison cased gold Omega with a 30t2 movement that's probably in need of a service judging by the position of the regulator.

As to value, it's worth whatever you paid for it. Are there any hallmarks on the mid-case or lugs?

 

I think it is powered by a 30 movement and the dial, the case are too new to that.
That means an old movement was planted into a newer case, dial and hands.
But I love it

 

I agree that the dial is not from the 1930s, which is the age of the movement.

 

I agree with Gator

very early cal. 30 and the case (if confirmed for 1939) is a perfect match timewise

but the dial is a much younger one - probably a damaged one was substituted

 

The Assay Office stamp is very hard to see, I don't know if it's London and I think the "D" stamp may be for another office.

Sheffield maybe? That could verify the date if we can see any other clear hallmarks.

PS: The bright sunburst dial was an immediate indication that it may be a redial, but as the OP asked, it is still genuine Omega.

 

Dennison is usually a Birmingham hallmark -and I think that is a distorted anchor second from the right.
This would make the D from ‘53-54

 

No it is a Franken. Dennison are most always Birmingham hallmarked (anchor logo) as they were made in Handsworth so as noted above the date is actually early 1950s, about 15 years younger than the movement. The silver movement finish is also a give away. All the 1950s moments are copper coloured. That is a Franken redial, a nice looking thing on the surface but not something to interest a collector. Noob tax may have been paid here.

 

is it a good buy for 460 pounds?

 

if you don't mind me asking what does the regulator do and should it be in the middle or?

 

unfortunately not - as things have changed...

 

So why is it that the movement is white not the regular reddish color ?