Omega 6B/159 Impulse buy?

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2draw

·Dec 4, 2024

Hi,

I'm new to the Forum and not a watch expert but this old SB/159 A14175 Omega has caught my eye. Before I bid for it at a local auction, I wondered what the servicing cost might be and if anyone had any general comments about the supposed 'Military Issue Model". Thanks and really interesting going down the Forum 'wormhole'!

 

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2draw

·Dec 4, 2024

This should be '6B/159'

 

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SOG53

·Dec 4, 2024

Hard to see the unfocused photos. More and better photos including straight on focused dial and movement will facilitate review and discussion

 

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Dan S

·Dec 4, 2024

The photos are absolutely awful and impossible to evaluate. However, I think the issued watches were center-second. Do some research on them.

 

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Clelow

·Dec 4, 2024

Case back engraving looks sketchy based on posted images.

 

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sathomasga

·Dec 4, 2024

Dan S

[...] the issued watches were center-second.

Correct.

 

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dootcho

·Dec 5, 2024

Also doubtful printing (quite bold) and not clear if there’s a recessed sub second dial or it’s drag on the dial from the seconds hand