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Hello everyone! First post on any online forum ever.
I started this quest on the “Omega Only” group on Facebook, after trying to figure out the story behind my watch, previous to me.
I talked to a good friend who is a watch expert like few others, went to four watchmakers and an Omega AD, who have confirmed it: the watch is legit!
I have also discovered from the serial number (1633xx) that my watch is from 1958 and that it is a 2913-5 SC reference. I’m trying to figure out the HF engraving in the back, as well as if it’s a Gerald Genta case (I’ve been told there’s a way to tell even), if it’s from military issue etc.
Obviously, the movement is fried, the case is awesome, the bezel, although missing the insert, is strong, the crown still screws off the case, and the serial is clearly visible in the movement.
I want to keep it and to restore it, may it take months or years. But it depends on the finances tied to it.
If the costs surpass the value of the watch by a lot, it would make more sense to sell it to someone who can take care of it.
If the watch is worth way more than the repairs (which by going by the lowest possible end of ballpark the watchmakers gave me, is the case), I’d much rather keep it and have my mind at ease regarding costs.
I have been inundated with offers and messages, spamming to the thousands, but still have no good idea on what what I have is worth. Finding other 2913-5 SC from 1958 is proving to be quite difficult, so I’m very curious.
I put it on a brown nato to match the dial and I’m in love. I don’t want to touch it one bit.
I thank you very much in advance and hope to get insights from this forum I heard so much about.
Hello everyone! First post on any online forum ever.
I started this quest on the “Omega Only” group on Facebook, after trying to figure out the story behind my watch, previous to me.
I talked to a good friend who is a watch expert like few others, went to four watchmakers and an Omega AD, who have confirmed it: the watch is legit!
I have also discovered from the serial number (1633xx) that my watch is from 1958 and that it is a 2913-5 SC reference. I’m trying to figure out the HF engraving in the back, as well as if it’s a Gerald Genta case (I’ve been told there’s a way to tell even), if it’s from military issue etc.
Obviously, the movement is fried, the case is awesome, the bezel, although missing the insert, is strong, the crown still screws off the case, and the serial is clearly visible in the movement.
I want to keep it and to restore it, may it take months or years. But it depends on the finances tied to it.
If the costs surpass the value of the watch by a lot, it would make more sense to sell it to someone who can take care of it.
If the watch is worth way more than the repairs (which by going by the lowest possible end of ballpark the watchmakers gave me, is the case), I’d much rather keep it and have my mind at ease regarding costs.
I have been inundated with offers and messages, spamming to the thousands, but still have no good idea on what what I have is worth. Finding other 2913-5 SC from 1958 is proving to be quite difficult, so I’m very curious.
I put it on a brown nato to match the dial and I’m in love. I don’t want to touch it one bit.
I thank you very much in advance and hope to get insights from this forum I heard so much about.
