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Ive recently inherited a vintage omega watch.
I Dont know which model/when was it produced/serial number etc. But after googling i guess it is a geneve omega circa 1970?
Im not sure if it is fake or original as well.
It is automatic and still functioning. Condition is poor in my opinion. Straps are not original.
Casing is gold. Have not sent to a shop to get the casing opened.
Any information would be of much help at this point. Also ask if u guys need more information.
Regarding if it is original/fake/model/restoration cost/value?
Thanks in advance!
 
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M.C.B1974
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Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
The best thing to do is have the watch opened and add pictures of the movement and add the model reference number.
You can search the reference number and see if you have the same movement. After a little research you could ask more questions and I think some members will happily help you.
The cost of repairs will depend on the watchmaker and what parts the watch will require. When choosing a watchmaker to service your watch ask if they will use only genuine Omega watch parts, I would not recommend using after market parts.
Hope this helps you a little.
 
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Hi, get yourself a case back removing tool...Amazon has them inexpensive...and open it up...all the info is on the movement..serial number...jewels...caliber...once you have serial number you can find out the year and google it to see if there are others like it and you will learn so much...best of luck and beware you may become addicted 馃榾
 
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Thanks for the replies! I will update once i manage to get it opened!
 
LindaO
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It's really not too hard...watch some Youtube video's and go gently..best of luck
 
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LindaO LindaO
It's really not too hard...watch some Youtube video's and go gently..best of luck
No, it's not hard at all but I wouldn't practice on that watch. Let a watchmaker open it for you. It's likely going to need a cleaning so kill two birds... Take your photos, hurry back here, post them and let the learning begin. All this can be done while the watchmaker is cleaning it up. Don't let the watchmaker polish it, though.
 
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Im curious...why wouldn't you open it to see serial number?
 
Skid
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Im curious...why wouldn't you open it to see serial number?
I dont have the tools.
I have zero experience with opening watches.
I am afraid i might cause more damage to it
 
Gordon Heavyfoot
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The OP's wording, "manage", implies some level of tentativeness. Always better to let a professional do it and observe, rather than further mark the back.
 
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Gordon Heavyfoot Gordon Heavyfoot
The OP's wording, "manage", implies some level of tentativeness. Always better to let a professional do it and observe, rather than further mark the back.
I assume i need to look for an omega service centre to get it checked/opened. Where i came from, my area only has omega boutique.
I think boutique will also send it to the HQ to get it checked and quote. That usually take weeks to months. I will try and ask if the boutique can open it for me before they send it to HQ for quotation of repair.
Thus i used the word once i manage
 
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No need to take it to Omega. Any watchmaker can open it for you. I would avoid the battery changers at the mall, though.
 
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No need to take it to Omega. Any watchmaker can open it for you. I would avoid the battery changers at the mall, though.
That would make it much easier! Noted. Will look for one in my neighbourhood! Thanks a bunch guys. This is a really a great start for me who has zero knowledge on vintage watches.
Will be back once i get the pics of the movement.
 
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Hi! sorry for the long delay. I have been trying to look high and low for a watchmaker who is willing to accept my watch for servicing.
Went to 3 places, all three rejected due to "old watch", "no tools to open", "hard to find parts".
Finally the 4th watchmaker willing to try. That also i stumble his shop by chance.
 
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Hi guys, i would like to know more information regarding my watch after i manage to get its serial number. any idea if it is original or semi original? and i would like an estimation value of the watch as i need to do a major servicing for its movement (time not accurate). Anyway i've sent my watch for servicing and awaiting quotations.
Any info/advice would be appreciated from you guys 馃榾
 
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The dial is rather odd with the "Swiss made" placement. I am not expert but i dont see any reason to suspect this watch is fake and i believe everything is original.

These watches are worth from 250 to 500 depending on the condition. Hard to judge from those pics but i would say the condition is fair, but not great. The caseback especially has been tortured ::facepalm1::
 
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Thanks for the respond! condition is not too bad, only scratches here and there. only the movement is deranged. hopefully the service does not cost more than the watch :O
 
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koekoek koekoek
The dial is rather odd with the "Swiss made" placement. I am not expert but i dont see any reason to suspect this watch is fake and i believe everything is original.

These watches are worth from 250 to 500 depending on the condition. Hard to judge from those pics but i would say the condition is fair, but not great. The caseback especially has been tortured ::facepalm1::
This value, assuming you are talking Euro's is optimistic. The dial is in very poor condition (see the 11:00 indice) and I think a redial. The case gold plate and I think I see spots on the lugs where the plating has worn through. Missing crystal tension ring. The dial and therefore the movement, have shifted in the case. Looks like the rotor is or was rubbing on the case back.
refurbishment will most likely exceed the value of the watch. If you have a sentimental attachment to the watch that is another consideration.
 
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This value, assuming you are talking Euro's is optimistic. The dial is in very poor condition (see the 11:00 indice) and I think a redial. The case gold plate and I think I see spots on the lugs where the plating has worn through. Missing crystal tension ring. The dial and therefore the movement, have shifted in the case. Looks like the rotor is or was rubbing on the case back.
refurbishment will most likely exceed the value of the watch. If you have a sentimental attachment to the watch that is another consideration.

My estimate was a general estimate for what Geneve watches like this are worth. You are right, judging from these pics this will definitely be towards the low end. What makes you say this is a redial?
 
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As you noted the T- SWISS MADE -T is in an odd spot. I have not previously seen T's that were smaller and located above the hyphen.
 
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