Recommendations on Tank style Omega

dsstephens · Jun 25, 2024

My daughter has expressed interest in a vintage omega 'tank' style watch. While I am leveraging my google-fu, I thought I would also leverage the vast knowledge here as well. Specifically, ones to look for (or ones to stay away from) and sources where I might find a good recently serviced one that won't break the bank considering I just bought her a new DeVille for college graduation (<1000'ish parameter). Both of my kids have the bug... 😀

X350 XJR · Jun 25, 2024

Gold, stainless steel, gold-filled?

Automatic, hand wind?

30s, 40s, 50s, 60s...80s...?

dsstephens · Jun 25, 2024

Yes? Pretty open hence the ask for recommendations on ones to look for or ones to stay away from. If there is a good reference online a link to that would be more than appreciated...

Zapatta · Jun 25, 2024

Something like this?

Nepomuceño · Jun 25, 2024

Another option

dsstephens · Jun 25, 2024

Zapatta
Something like this?

Heck yes, that is stunning. Might I bother you for a reference number? Will do a reverse image search too.

update found 1930s Omega T-17 ?

masteroftime · Jun 25, 2024

I’ve owned a few quartz examples from the 70s and 80s which are fun and not too expensive. Never had any issues with them.

The biggest issue with old tank-style watches imho is that the dials often have damage because the cases aren’t sealed very well.

X350 XJR · Jun 25, 2024

Some people are pretty loose with the term "tank" watch, often using it for anything which isn't round so it's hard to know exactly what you're looking for.

Sold this awhile back.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/fan...-dress-watch-dagger-dial-original-box.167725/

dsstephens · Jun 25, 2024

X350 XJR
Some people are pretty loose with the term "tank" watch, often using it for anything which isn't round so it's hard to know exactly what you're looking for.

Sold this awhile back.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/fan...-dress-watch-dagger-dial-original-box.167725/

Ah, makes sense. In my newbyness i think of rectangular. That squarish one you parted with is pretty nice! Thanks for sharing.

Wat-1 · Jun 25, 2024

Love a "tank" style not many like the square/ rectangular ones definitely some lovely unique ones out there at very good prices if you know where to look here are a few different ones I own

dsio · Jun 25, 2024

For a modern and more water resistant option these Byzantium De Villes can be an interesting option

https://stories.omegaforums.net/de-ville-byzantium-omegas-best-modern-square-case-automatic/

dsstephens · Jun 25, 2024

so many rabbit holes! This is fun. Thanks all!

TimeODanaos · Jun 25, 2024

Maybe @dsio was too modest to flag up this option: https://stories.omegaforums.net/omega-deville-deauville-compressor-tank/: I was thinking it would be an ideal match for what I think OP might have in mind for this purpose. Maybe already researched this one?

redzer007 · Jun 26, 2024

Just bought this little beauty for the other half. Waiting for delivery. Love the striations on the dial looking forward to seeing in person. Quartz movement (which was one of the requirements, set and forget). I'm assuming gold plating, maybe capped (Hope so). I'm assuming mid 80s maybe early 90s. But.really have no idea. It's small at 18mm. If anyone knows model number I'd be love to know. Also I think was a bit of steal. So not seen in person yet but happy so far.