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Omega De Ville from my grandfather he said he got it from a friend in 1972

  1. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    really wanna know things about this watch. I think it's gold plated but I've honestly never seen a watch like this which makes me sad 'cause I can't find anything about it. Someone help please! Thanks!
     
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  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    Looks totally legit to me. Omega made a lot of watches like this in the Swingin' 70's. Here are some, but your exact model is not shown:

    http://www.mediafire.com/view/f2wh1...ins_of_the_Sixties_and_Seventies_June2013.pdf

    Omega made hundreds of models per year at that time, so identification of models is very difficult. Take it to a watchmaker and take pictures of the inside of the case and the movement and maybe we can give you more information.

    Don't be surprised if it's solid gold! Hallmarks are usually on the inside.
    gatorcpa
     
  3. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    gatorcpa thank you for the info! Here are photos i just took of the inside.
     
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  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    Don't be afraid to get the watch a little closer to the camera. ;)

    You need to use the "macro" feature. This is usually a small flower symbol on the camera or smartphone.
    gatorcpa

    PS - I can make out enough of the writing to see that it is gold plated, not solid gold.
     
  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 16, 2013

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    Caliber 625.

    If you can give us the tiny numbers in this little circle we should be able to give you the manufacture date.

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  6. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    X350 XJR gatorcpa the number there is 37926326. Here are clearer photos! Really appreciate the help.
     
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  7. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 16, 2013

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    Serial number 37926326, date this to ca 1973.

    The case/bracelet is 20 microns gold plate with a stainless steel back.

    Unfortunately these have very little value.
     
  8. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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  9. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 16, 2013

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    Give us a shot of both sides of the clasp.
     
  10. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    Thank you for your time gatorcpa ! Very much appreciated! :)
     
  11. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    X350 XJR here are the photos of the clasp. :)

    very sad knowing that this watch has little value :(
     
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  12. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    Is that the Gay Freres symbol I see?
     
  13. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    ulackfocus what would that be? I know nothing about watches.
     
  14. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 16, 2013

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    It looks like it says 40%, which would be between 9 and 10 caret, has me a bit confused.
     
  15. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    X350 XJR just looked at the clasp and it does say 40%. Would you know approx. how much this would be worth?
     
  16. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    40% could mean 10K gold (actually 10/24, or 41.67%), or it could be 40 micron gold plate which would be similar to the case.

    Can't tell from the picture.
    gatorcpa
     
  17. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    gatorcpa what would make you certain? :) so this watch really has little value?
     
  18. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    Its style is its biggest drawback, these watches aren't really work anymore due to them being very 70s-80s looking
     
  19. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 16, 2013

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    You would need to have a jeweler test the bracelet to see if it is actually gold, the value will be for the scrap weight of the bracelet.
     
  20. Richmoon16 Oct 16, 2013

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    X350 XJR alright. Thank you for your time and info. :)