Omega 2639-1: Advice needed

Also, if it’s been serviced recently, why is the power reserve only about half of what it should be?

Anyway, since it’s a redial this isn’t really all that relevant anyway. 2639 is a cool ref and a bit larger than your average 50s Omega dress watch, but they’re also common enough for you to patiently pick a good one.

If you’re looking for a reliable daily wearer, there are plenty of 1960s Geneves around at good prices. Go for the automatics, cal 565 with date or cal 552 without - models 136.041 and 135.041

I really don’t like the perpetuation/perception of the myth, implied by 'entry level' that Geneves generally are the Omega equivalent of a Timex.

The watches that I’ve suggested have the same movements as many of the Seamasters of the same period. The manual wind 601/613 movements aren’t bad either. The cases, hands and dials all seem to last as well and for as long as the more expensive models and don’t seem to deteriorate/patinate as many other models and brands. They were still comparatively expensive to buy back in the day and were genuine quality watches.

There are fewer fakes/redials amongst Geneves (partly because many pre 60s watches were routinely ‘refurbished' and) because, both untouched Seamasters and Seamaster redials sell for a higher price, if anything, they’re a safer buy for new Omega fans, and although they were less expensive than Seamasters, it’s arguable that Seamasters were entry level Connies.

(Sorry, @Passover, my little rant is certainly not directed at you and I always enjoy your posts and photos - but I needed to get this off my chest)