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Omega watch from c1920?? - looking for advise and opinions

  1. Phil123 Mar 20, 2015

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    Hi Omega Forum,

    I have been given this lovely old Omega watch that has been handed down in my family - Unfortunately i know nothing about it and was hoping somebody here will be able to point me in the right direction for a bit of Omega knowledge!

    Many thanks
     
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  2. TexOmega Mar 20, 2015

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    1920's-1930's cushion case, Omega wrist watch, mens.

    Nice heirloom, have it cleaned, oiled and regulated every 4-5 years and keep passing it down.


    Google Omega Cushion Case and read to your heart's content. (also hit the Google Images tab)



    Welcome
     
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  3. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Mar 20, 2015

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    Hi Phil and welcome to the forum!
    You have a nice watch there.

    Tex is right on the money, I'd guess early 30's,, but if you want some specific info, pop off the snap-on caseback (or better yet, have a watchmaker do it) and take some good close-ups of the writing inside the caseback and of the movement.

    We have a member here, @Tire-comedon , that is extremely knowledgeable of this era and hopefully will join us when he gets the chance.
     
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  4. Phil123 Mar 20, 2015

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    Thanks guys! that's really helpful, much appreciated :) Might just find a watchmaker to have a look at it. If anyone knows of any good ones in London let me know.

    Thanks again
    Phil
     
  5. Tire-comedon First Globemaster Mar 20, 2015

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    Hi
    It could be either a 23.7, a 26.5, a 27.98 (it would be nice) or a 12 or 13 lignes. Impossible to say without a picture of the mouvement and of the serial number inside the caseback. I bet on a ref 800 with a 26.5SOB, but it's pure gambling...
     
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