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  1. richit Jun 14, 2014

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    Hi, I'm new about this forum, first of all, greetings to all and I apologize of my bad english.I would like to know from the experts something about this watch that I inherited two months ago.I've never had watches value and don't know what to make of this omega and aWyler Vetta my father left me.I'd like to keep them but I do not know if it's worth it.
    I don't know anything about this Omega Seamaster, only it is manual charging and is fully functioning.
    The weight is 75 grams and the gold is 18kt (750 marked).
    Thanks to all in advance.
     
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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 15, 2014

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    A bit weird seeing a C-Case with a DeVille dial
     
  3. fjf Jun 15, 2014

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    A local jeweler must have put the movement+dial in a locally made gold case, I guess.
     
  4. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    hi dsio, can you tell me what is a c-case?
     
  5. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    do you really think is not original omega
     
  6. fjf Jun 15, 2014

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    In many countries to avoid taxes the gold cases were manufactured within the borders; the movement and dials imported and put on those cases. They are original, but the cases are local, not Swiss. Very common.
     
  7. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 15, 2014

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    Best way to describe it is the outer edge (sides) of the case is a C shape. Most cases have a round or square case then lugs (the bits that stick out for the strap) that are a separate shape, in a C case, the lugs and case are one smooth curve from end to end like a C
     
  8. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    Thank you for the explanation, in your opinion you think is better to keep it or I try to sell it, and if I try to sell it the value is only about its weight or something better?
     
  9. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    Ooh is so simply, sorry for my ignorance.
     
  10. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    ...and maybe also you can give me an opinion on what to do with this watch.
    Thank you
     
  11. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jun 15, 2014

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    There are Omega C case Seamasters and DE VILLES and Geneves, but I don't think there were any Seamaster DE VILLEs.

    I think the dial on this watch came from some other watch.

    Are the figures on the dial silver or gold colored, can't tel for sure from the photos?

    If you could have the back removed by a watchmaker and take photos of the inside of the case back and movement that would answer a lot of questions.

    Here's an Italian cased Geneve.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Est...196238951?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a30233067Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  12. richit Jun 15, 2014

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    Thanks for the reply, so I still have some little hope that is original.
    As soon as possible I'll remove the back and post some photos.
    The figures are gold.
     
  13. richit Jun 17, 2014

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    Hi mr. Norman here is some photos of back cover and inside, hope are good.
     
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  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 17, 2014

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    Case markings are exactly the same as the Italian Geneve above. So we know what the case is.

    I think the dial has been improperly refinished as a Seamaster DeVille.
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