Hi, I'm a new user and first of all I apologise for the low quality picture of the watch. I saw the watch in the picture and I like it. The only thing I know is that you can read the name of the model (I think): Omega Century. Does anyone know something more about this watch? Is it from '60? 70'? Later? Value, maybe? Thank you. [
Water resistance in that era was very poor and many watch dials deteriorated due to humidity, moisture and other factors, it was very common for a watch dial to be repainted or refinished as part of a service, back then they didn't expect watches to become collectable and simply wanted them to look "new" again.
A first generation example has the nifty scripted "Century" and cal 283 movement. Mine circa 1954. Later examples had blocked letters.
Hi guys, I got news! Sorry for the poor quality photos, but they're the best ones I could take So: I still know not much about Omega and even less about this watch, but I think I can say the dial isn't original, the wrist too, and the watch probably isn't a Century. It has an automatic movement, caliber 351...but, you know much more than me so...what do you think? Ah: the price is 250 €. Could it worth it?
Keep your euros in your pocket and keep saving them for something good, if you buy this you'll have a hell of a time getting rid of it
Ok, thank you for the suggest dsio Could you tell me what are the best automatic move caliber for an Omega vintage wristwatch in your opinion?
My personal opinion is Calibre 551, full rotor automatic, second generation of the 5xx series, no date, no day just a time only chronometer that's accurate, maintainable and reliable.