Omega watch help

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vrbl90

·Jul 6, 2025

Hi all. I recently inherited an old Omega non magnetic watch. It is in need of a tidy up but I am unsure if it is genuine or fake. I popped open the rear case and took some photos.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Vinnie.

 

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Dan S

·Jul 6, 2025

It's legit. As noted inside the case-back, the reference number is 2224. The serial number on the movement indicates production circa 1945. At first glance, the movement appears to be a cal 26.5, so this is presumably a pretty small watch.

 

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Canuck

·Jul 6, 2025

At the risk of being informed otherwise, it looks to me like a genuine, well cared for original from perhaps the mid to late 1940s. Your Omega is equipped with shock protection (Incabloc balance jewels). We often see this model of Omega movement not so equipped. The case was never, is not now, nor will it ever be water resistant. Competently and thoroughly serviced, and treated respectfully, this watch could give very good service, and be a pleasure for a long time. Ditch that strap, however.

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 6, 2025·Melbourne Australia

Agree with both of the above, especially about the strap.
Having the "non-magnetic" marking makes it unusual, especially on that dial which is still in nice condition.

 

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DON

·Jul 6, 2025

Movement a little dusty, but very clean in the finishing

 

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vrbl90

·Jul 7, 2025

Thank you for your replies and information, it is much appreciated. The watch face is a bit smaller than the average watch, does this mean it is meant for a child?

I will now look at getting it serviced and a new strap added.

Thanks, Vinnie.

 

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Knebo

·Jul 7, 2025

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The watch face is a bit smaller than the average watch, does this mean it is meant for a child?

Hahaha, no, back then, smaller watches were desirable, as it showed the engineering capability of the maker.
How small is it in mm case diameter?

I think it's a gorgeous watch!

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 7, 2025·Melbourne Australia

V vrbl90

The watch face is a bit smaller than the average watch, does this mean it is meant for a child?

Not really a child's watch.

Back then, men wore a watch to tell the time, real men didn't give a shit what size it was.

This is the watch presented to Uncle Joe by his country community when he returned to Australia from New Guinea, with just his uniform (what was left of it) and his rifle, nothing else.

Edited: Jul 7, 2025