Saphette? 0,16 ct diamonds

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sisuswe

·Sep 20, 2024

Which watch and model is this??? help please 🙁

 

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sisuswe

·Sep 20, 2024

 

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Mark020

·Sep 20, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Ladies cocktail or so. No specific model name most likely

 

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sisuswe

·Sep 20, 2024

Thank you!!

 

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Canuck

·Sep 20, 2024

sisuswe

The Sapphette series of watches for ladies was featured by Omega during the 1960s. They were all in karat gold cases (14-karat or 18-karat, depending on local markets). I think they were all manually wound. The Sapphette series featured synthetic sapphire crystals which had faceted perimeter. The faceting was done by the same processes as faceting gemstones. Styles varied, but most that I’ve seen have been round. Considering the description uploaded, the diamonds are likely single cut.

 

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gatorcpa

·Sep 20, 2024·ΩF InvestiGator

Based on the serial number of the movement, if you can find an Omega catalog of ladies watches from 1960-61, you might find your watch in there.

I’ve not seen a measurement of diamonds on a watch before.
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sisuswe

·Sep 21, 2024

Thank you all for your help!

 

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sisuswe

·Sep 21, 2024

bought it for 5000 swedish crowns, was it bad or good deal u think haha

 

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Canuck

·Sep 21, 2024

sisuswe

bought it for 5000 swedish crowns, was it bad or good deal u think haha

The conversion table I checked indicates about $650.00 Canadian. Considering the value of gold today, i’d say you did reasonably well.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 22, 2024

sisuswe

bought it for 5000 swedish crowns, was it bad or good deal u think haha

I'd suggest valuing it as jewelry and I doubt there's much gold or diamond value in that tiny watch. But it's an interesting piece of history, and if you enjoy wearing it, that's the most important thing. The good news is that it's probably too small to actually read the time, so there's no need to set or wind it, and you won't ever have to get it serviced. 😀

 

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Davidt

·Sep 22, 2024

I’d say that’s on the high side but presumably you bought it to wear because you like it rather than because it was a good investment. As long as that’s the case, it’s fine.

 

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OMTOM

·Sep 22, 2024

Calibre I presume 480 to 485. Here's my 485.

 

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sisuswe

·Sep 22, 2024

OMTOM

Calibre I presume 480 to 485. Here's my 485.

thank you so much ☺️

 

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kaplan

·Sep 22, 2024

I sold mine for 350 usd and there was no demand, the guy got it for his sister though and it at least felt good that the watch found a good home

Sad truth is ladies watches yield more value when melt