Omega gold original case?

paramecium · Mar 5, 2022

Hello, this is my first post, I look forward to your assessment.

I have an Omega here where the case doesn't fit me. It has Viennese hallmarks on the side and the back cover. Was there such an original housing or do you think it was made later?

Warm regards

Chris

gatorcpa · Mar 5, 2022

I suggest you read this article:

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...e&q=popular science counterfeit watch&f=false

While it is possible that the movement inside is a genuine Omega, I do not think that case is Omega made or licensed.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

DON · Mar 5, 2022

As gatorcpa said. Movement is most likely genuine and could have been an orphan movement (was in a gold case that was scrapped in the early 80's when gold prices spiked)

Somebody had a new case made for it.

You would need to remove the back to see if any other information is inside

It could also be genuine. Maybe movements imported and cased in Vienna to avoid taxes on gold watches. Looks like a quality made case and similar in design to some other Omega cases

DON

SkunkPrince · Mar 5, 2022

I'm a little confused on how the case doesn't fit you?

paramecium · Mar 10, 2022

Thank you all for your advice. Here are some Fotos from inside the case. No marks at the inside of the bottom but a very nice movement, as you said I don't think the case is genuine omega.

Omega gold original case?

paramecium

gatorcpa

DON

SkunkPrince

paramecium

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