nice return on his investment.... and the pleasure of wearing it for 60 years

 

Lovely story. I hope that man enjoys it still for many years to come!

 

Only 3000gbp

 

Anyone else think the dial looks odd? The 1 in the 12 is short and the OMEGA looks like a modern font.

 

Can't comment on the font but even my wife said what's wrong with the 12 ? Looks like proper crystal as you can see logo in centre

 

@prontoprint -- Look at the bottom of the 1 and the 2 ... the 1 seems a little short. And the 12/3/9 are lumed, which is not the case for Racheros as far as I've seen. Compare the fonts to this:



Very different.

 

@t_swiss_t

Just had a quick glance at some original, and vouched for, Rancheros in this group , and agree something is definitely weird.
The one's I've looked at have the elongated and rather slender Omega logo . This one seems more squished.

Good spotting

PS Maybe this is why he got it for £4 ;-)

 

This has been posted on the Forum before, cheapest in their line on this price sheet.

 

id say redial no . after 30mm as well

 

I know nothing about Omega but this subdial is a clear sign of a redial no matter what brand you’re talking about.
This BBC guy was being sweet with the owner; no way anyone is paying 3000 GBP for this. Still much more than 4 pounds though... can’t go wrong with that.

 

Great story . He was sure happy about the return of his investment. To me dial and hands looks relumed for sure. He probably serviced this watch a dussin times considerg he wore it for 60 years. It was a part of the regular service procedure especially back in 50-60s to relumed the watch.
I wouldn't mind owning it anyhow

 

No one has mentioned the hands yet

 

The hour hand may be right (even if relumed) and the seconds hand ok, but that minute hand...