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New to the forum and my first post. Apologies In advance if I am not following protocols. I was recently given what appears to be a 1970s Omega Geneve, stainless steel, automatic. I’ve opened it and shot photos but truthfully unsure if it is legit.

The watch was gifted to me so I’ll definitely be keeping it. It is used and it hangs up every so often so it isn’t really fully functional and I was wondering if it is worth investIng in having it repaired.

One link on the bracelet is missing and has been replaced with a non—matching link as well. I shot some photos, can shoot more, but I am wondering if it is a real Omega as I have looked at other images of Omega Geneve watches and its build seems a little bit inferior (just my thoughts). I base my date of the 1970s from other models I’ve seen online. There is no paperwork, box, etc. The family member that gifted this to me enjoyed watches and I really like this watch but need it to function properly. I doubt they purchased it new. Wondering if it might just need some oil in order to run properly. I’ve looked at the forum and noticed there are several posts on the proper method.

I would really appreciate any thoughts from the forum and thank you for your help.

 

It’s real and a nice watch worth a service from a watchmaker with a Omega parts account. For a few hundred $$s you will have a nice watch that will be a great watch for the next 5+ years. Bracelet parts may be available

( Don’t send it to omega as they are not sympathetic to keeping it original. )

 

Thanks for your suggestion. I’ve never owned an Omega and it’s a very nice simple, yet classic-looking watch. I think I’d wear it a good bit.

 

Then it’s really important to get it serviced, as @STANDY has said. If you don’t, you risk placing unnecessary wear on the internal parts. It should become a great daily wearer with a little love and attention. Members here may be able to recommend a good independent watchmaker if you share your location.

Welcome to the forum!

 

Thanks! Regarding watch service, I’m near Pensacola, Florida.

 

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Can you post more photos? Just kidding Watchmakers put these marks inside watches (occasionally and unforgivably on the lugs) to track when they serviced the piece. It is kind of like a shorthand, rarely can you decipher what it means without the watchmaker translating it for you

 

That’s really interesting. I’m guessing that there are certain scripts tied to particular watchmakers.

 

And on a positive note, it’s been serviced more than once in its lifetime.

 

I get it. That’s an inscription for each service. So the serial number is neither of these. Is 35,562,048 the serial number? If so, then that would make the year of the watch 1972 according to this chart.

 

35.5m is more like 1975. Most of the online tables like the one you link to have big inaccuracies or are very vague, that one is no exception.

 

I find these marks pretty cool to see. You can sometimes see the same watchmaker’s script, who worked on it for years, and then someone else performed the service. It is a fascinating picture essay, and could be its very own thread

 

That’s really quite interesting! I wonder what they refer to? Is it a code for what type of work was performed? An identity code of the watchmaker? A service ticket number?

 

Thanks. I really do like the watch. I was looking to find a replacement stainless steel Omega bracelet or just get the one currently on the watch repaired. Also wondering how much it will cost to get it working again and where to take it. It currently runs but then stops after a few minutes if there isn’t constant movement. I guess if it stopped it would give me the correct time at least twice a day.

 

Can you please delete this thread and make a new one with a Limit of 10 pics thanks

 

Could be all of the above. In some cases the code refers to a date, it could be an internal job number for the shop, and in some places watchmakers were assigned individual codes by a governing body for the trade. But it varies based on where in the world you are, and what era the service was done in.

This is no longer considered good practice as it is intentional damage to a customer's watch.

 

Not sure if it’s appropriate to post here but would anyone have a recommendation for an independent watch repair person in Northwest Florida or a good service to send it to that could properly repair both the watch and bracelet without costing an arm and a leg? Thanks.

 

Price is price, Aussie based so can't help but this is not a hobby where cheapest is always best.

Help finding a good watchmaker should be all you ever request.
Plenty of cheap watchmakers but cheap and good is not always seen together.
( My opinions above )

 

I appreciate your thoughts Standy in regards to price. Would like to do it right but have read many posts that sending my watch to Omega for servicing will be pricey. I’d like to use someone local and perhaps a bit less than that (Omega). I’m a bit new to this hobby but am hopeful that a watch such as mine could be repaired for a reasonable price. Maybe I’m incorrect in thinking so. I’d hate to send it to someone that would destroy it. It is not working in its current condition.

 

A good Watchmaker with a Omega account ( independent ) will sort you out.

Be sure to include notes on what you want done and don’t want done.
( No polishing the case should be on it )