Omega Ranchero Vintage

gatorcpa

No dial pictures? Can’t tell you too much from pictures of the sides and back.
gatorcpa

gbesq

Can’t really tell you much from these photos except that the case appears to be heavily polished — not a good thing. What we really need to see are close up, clearly focused photos of the dial taken in natural light. I would strongly suggest that you have a qualified watchmaker open the case and avoid doing it yourself. Rancheros contain a lot of radium based lume, some of which has likely disintegrated. Breathing in those particles can be VERY hazardous to your health as they are still very radioactive.

gatorcpa

No dial pictures? Can’t tell you too much from pictures of the sides and back.
gatorcpa

gbesq

Case is better than I initially thought. It’s just the case back that appears overpolished. This is the central second hand version, case reference
CK 2996. I would need to see closer, more detailed photos of the dial text, but my first impression is that the dial is original and authentic. The hands are pretty heavily oxidized. As for value, if the watch is authentic and in good mechanical and cosmetic condition, $5,500-$7,500 USD would be a reasonable range.

gbesq

Case is better than I initially thought. It’s just the case back that appears overpolished. This is the central second hand version, case reference
CK 2996. I would need to see closer, more detailed photos of the dial text, but my first impression is that the dial is original and authentic. The hands are pretty heavily oxidized. As for value, if the watch is authentic and in good mechanical and cosmetic condition, $5,500-$7,500 USD would be a reasonable range.

jantjewgm

Very nice watch from what I can tell based on your pictures. What was the asking price?

efauser

"Acquired a ranchero recently from a family friend."

watchyouwant

First of all : Set the time to 1.45. Then a close up picture from all writing on that dial. No flash. Outside day light. The Radium is not a problem ; even breathing in some miniscule amount like on Watchdials , will not kill you . Just don't lick that Dial or Hands . Value? Subjective. Exactly what someone is prepared to pay ...

gbesq

To set the time, pull the crown out until it stops. Then rotate the crown to move the hands. Set the time and then push the crown back in. Wind the watch by turning the crown clockwise until it stops. Don’t force it past the stopping point.

cqing

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gbesq

To set the time, pull the crown out until it stops. Then rotate the crown to move the hands. Set the time and then push the crown back in. Wind the watch by turning the crown clockwise until it stops. Don’t force it past the stopping point.