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Omega Automatic late 40s early 50s

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This watch runs but loses a few minutes each day. My son is a vintage watch fan and I’m considering having it maintenanced and giving it to him.

I would greatly appreciate any input. How much might the maintenance cost? Who would be a good Watchmaker to send it to? What year and model is it? Etc.
 
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Welcome.....in which part of the globe are you needing a watchmaker?
 
Dan S
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Can you show a
Good photo of the inside of the caseback.
 
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Obviously no one can recommend a watchmaker without knowing whether you’re in the UK, EU, Aus, US etc.
you should be able to get a good service for around £250 plus any parts from an independent watchmaker
 
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The last photo you show is clearly from a different watch with a rotating bezel, I'm rather surprised no one else noticed!
 
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The last photo you show is clearly from a different watch with a rotating bezel, I'm rather surprised no one else noticed!
You might be right. I also noticed in these Omega forums there is also a Zodiac forum. I posted pics of my Zodiac there tonight as well. I must’ve gotten the pics mixed up.
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Obviously no one can recommend a watchmaker without knowing whether you’re in the UK, EU, Aus, US etc.
you should be able to get a good service for around £250 plus any parts from an independent watchmaker
Thank you….This is my first time posting on this forum. I’m in Virginia, USA
 
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Movement is missing its case clamp and screw, so need to add that to any service if available.

6 models, but 3 discontinued. Maybe on eBay, but need reference number on inside back
 
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Movement is missing its case clamp and screw, so need to add that to any service if available.

6 models, but 3 discontinued. Maybe on eBay, but need reference number on inside back
Thanks Don, the back that’s on it is a clear back…..a “display back” maybe? I assume that’s not original? Forgive my lack of knowledge.
 
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Thanks Don, the back that’s on it is a clear back…..a “display back” maybe? I assume that’s not original? Forgive my lack of knowledge.
Oh now I see that photo, someone has installed a watch crystal on the back. Weird.
 
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Very not original

Due to that. I wouldn’t bother restoring it. Probably better off selling it for the movement and using the money towards something else
 
Dan S
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If this is a family heirloom with sentimental value, please forgive me, but you haven't said that. Please do not invest anything into it. The dial is damaged, the movement is tired, the case-back is missing. Your son might feel obligated to keep it and even try to restore it, and he will never find the case-back.

If your son is truly a vintage watch aficionado, the forum members would be happy to help you find something he would appreciate.
 
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Also, the dial has radium on it. This is radioactive, which isn’t usually an issue if the watch is in good condition. However, the half arsed crystal for a caseback may well not be sealing well so I wouldn’t be giving it to my son
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