Need some help To identify an omega wristwatch

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Hello all,

From an inheritance, I received an Omega wristwatch.
To see if it is authentic, I requested data from Omega and it turns out that the watch is from 1951 and was delivered in Belgium. Unfortunately, they couldn't tell me what model this is anymore.
Now I started searching hoping to find it. However I do not come across one with this type of dial.

What catches my eye is:
- It only has a 12 and a 6 on it, the rest are stubs
- Both the 3 and the 9 consist of dashes/bars
- The characters are printed on the dial while most from this era are imposed

Could someone tell us something about this?

It still works but desperately needs an overhaul. In doing so, I want to possibly replace the dial (due to the point that it is quite corroded) but then I want to find a similar one for this.

I look forward to the responses

Regards,

Edwin Bril
The Netherlands
 
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Well really you have all the information you could hope to receive on the Extract.

The watch is a manual wind CK 2496, Google this and you will find more of the same.

The condition I'd say is very good and I'd certainly not be considering replacing the dial which to my eye looks to be in fine original condition as does the rest of the watch.
 
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Well really you have all the information you could hope to receive on the Extract.

The watch is a manual wind CK 2496, Google this and you will find more of the same.

The condition I'd say is very good and I'd certainly not be considering replacing the dial which to my eye looks to be in fine original condition as does the rest of the watch.

What he said, I love the dial too.

Service ONLY! Don't touch the dial or case in any way.
 
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References from this era often came with many different dial variants, and you won't always find identical examples on the internet. You have all of the relevant information from Omega, including the reference number. There is no model name.

As mentioned above, I can hardly believe you are considering replacing the dial, especially for a watch with sentimental value. If you want a watch that looks brand new, buy a new watch. There are many "vintage style" watches being produced these days.
 
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Very nice one. If you tell us where you live we’ll point you towards a watchmaker. Groeten uit 020
 
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Very nice one. If you tell us where you live we’ll point you towards a watchmaker. Groeten uit 020
Hi Mark,

I am from the region of Den Bosch, So if you know of a good watchmaker I'd like to keep in mind
 
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As mentioned by others, this is a nice watch with an original dial.
While it may have minor blemishes, I don't think they detract from its overall appearance.
Finding a perfect replacement dial will be close to impossible and if it was mine, I'd be pleased to have it in my collection.

Have the movement serviced by a competent watchmaker and have them clean the case but don't polish it.
Do not have them attempt dial cleaning except for a soft dial brush and air puffer.

PS: Many Omegas did not have specific model names in that era and were simply a "Gents Omega".