Omega Automatic (1941?)

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kareemo87

·Jan 16, 2023

Hello everyone

Wanted to inquire and see if this was a real Omega. its inscribed on the back with the year 1941. Does this watch face reflect the time period?

 

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MtV

·Jan 16, 2023

Nope - the first Omega automatic movement was introduced in ~1943, and Tritium not until 1961/62 or so.

 

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kareemo87

·Jan 16, 2023

hmm, do you think they added the back case inscription to a newer watch?

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 16, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Likely a start date, watch is from the 1960s.

25 year retirement I suspect.

 

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rendo

·Jan 16, 2023·faux legend

25-year anniversary based on the below info:

 

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kareemo87

·Jan 16, 2023

Oh wow that’s amazing that you found that reference. What’s a watch like this worth

 

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MtV

·Jan 16, 2023

Maybe 250-350$ or so

 

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Pvt-Public

·Jan 16, 2023

Looks to me like this person started at B&L in 1941 "class of 1941" which could mean it was presented after 25 years to this person around 1966. 1966 is in the relative time period for the dial style and having an automatic movement. Not that the watch was made in '41.