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Need some help identifying a vintage Omega

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Hello all, just joined the forum and looking for assistance in identifying an Omega that was left to me following my Father's passing.

AFAIK from what he told me over the years its a gold Moonphase from the 1950s but aside from that I don't know too much. This seemed like the perfect place to build up a more complete picture so a big thank you to anyone who can help. I can take more photos if needed.

Best regards

CJ
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Ref is engraved in the caseback - we see "2473"

so, if you google "Omega 2473"

you find what you search
 
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A couple of quick comments.

Get rid of the bracelet, it will wear holes in the softer gold lugs.
The hour and minute hands may have been painted (black over gold?).
The 14 carat case was made for Omega by Ed. Wenger S.A. of Genève.
 
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JimInOz JimInOz
A couple of quick comments.

Get rid of the bracelet, it will wear holes in the softer gold lugs.
The hour and minute hands may have been painted (black over gold?).
The 14 carat case was made for Omega by Ed. Wenger S.A. of Genève.
Interesting. So the strap is not original with the watch itself? Having looked at some images of the watch online you appear correct about the black paint. Seems odd that anyone would do that, do you know any common reasons for it, possibly damaged or replaced at some stage?
 
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do you know any common reasons for it
Possibly to provde more visibility of the hands against the dial.
 
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Possibly to provde more visibility of the hands against the dial.
Took some from a couple of different angles and zoomed in as close as I could
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Ask your watchmaker to take those hands off and dip them in acetone. Then polish the plexiglas, or change it.
 
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Here is what Omegas has to say about your watch:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-cosmic-omega-oj-2473

I believe that the bracelet may very well be solid gold (I see something that resembles a hallmark) and also original to the watch. So I would not scrap it so quickly. However, I do think it is aftermarket and not made by Omega.

We do not see too many of these with original dials, which I believe this example has. Do not let anyone talk you into refinishing this dial even though it is somewhat faded. I would not necessarily rush to take the black paint off the hands, as I don’t think it is worth the risk of damage. Finding new ones might be difficult.

A new crystal would make it look much better. Also, spending the extra money for a correct Omega branded crystal would be a worthy investment for this watch.

Good luck with your project.
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