I got this watch from my Dad. I am sorry about the quality of the images. It works but needs an expert to remove the obstruction from the second hand. Anyone that can give me some info would be much appreciated

 

I'm fairly sure that with this kind of picture quality nobody will be able to help. You could have just as well enclosed a drawing made in MS Paint. I suggest you take the effort to provide better photos and then perhaps somebody will be able to identify the problem!

 

HAHAHAHHAA! Best pictures, ever!

 

Better images Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is this watch and how old? The minute hand has desintigrated and is blocking the second hand from moving. I do not know how to open it and wondered if it is worth anything.

 

Yes, marginally better images. But nothing of worth, apart from the general shape of the wath itself, is palpable. One needs to see more, and a look inside might be a good thing if information is to be had. Try taking pictures with detail, not shoving the camera/phone close as possible without focus....

 

I do not need patronizing replies about images and other detritus. Anyone can see a shape, a Omega logo and the face. I want some informed opinion about this timepiece. As for looking inside the thing, No No No. I can get a physical expert to open it not me. So if you cannot help please refrain from commenting and wasting my time. Kiss Kiss.

 

We do not need images that look like they were shot from space and then magnified into fuzziness. If you want some informed opinion, we need to see the dial. An original dial is key to value and identification. It might be a redial and would throw off our assessment. If you can't help us help you, this thread will end.

We'll change your screen name to Deep6 then.

 

But to OP's defence the pictures is more clear watching them on my mobile, than they was in front of my computer. But still very hard to ascertain information from them, sadly.

 

If the OP didn't use the last line "So if you cannot help please refrain from commenting and wasting my time. Kiss Kiss" there wouldn't be a problem.

He's the guy coming asking for our help. Doubt he'll get much now. Act like a schmuck, you get treated like a schmuck.

 

Agreed, but we still need to give the guy a break. ;-) Though the OP has a odd way of asking for information, to be sure. B-)

 

Looks mighty similar to this model

 

Geez, guys! A lot of people come here, asking opinion and help. It can be a bit of pain, to be sure. But I do think that 'we' were being a bit hard on the guy; it would be nice to see the collecting community being a bit more tolerant. Now, go on, everybody kiss and make up.
It would be really nice if, instead, we'd advised him to bring the watch to one of the expert, Omega friendly watchmakers who inhabit this forum, where he could get the watch properly cared for. Rather than butchered, etc...
So, deep9400, it's a nice old watch. The luminous material appears to have fallen out of the minute hand and is now jamming the second hand. You need to take it to someone civilised to help out with it. If you give us some idea of where in the world you are, someone here will suggest a good watchmaker - what you do with it after that is your affair.
It appears to be an Omega from around the 1940s, with a steel case. The dial isn't in great shape. If you were to sell it on eBay, the return would likely be modest, so you may prefer to sell it 'as is' and take your chances - if selling is your ultimate goal.

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Thanks Prostie 1200. I think that is it. Can you give me any info? As for other replies. Sorry seems like I wasn't expecting such a negative response for a a genuine inquiry. i thought I was on an Adobe forum. Anyway lets all hug!!

 

They're not that nice on the Adobe forums, believe me.

 

Thanks Habitant. I live in the UK, Birmingham. I expected it would not be very valuable. But I am genuinely interested in it. My late father left me this box and I have 5 watches. A gold one from 1917, and one from the Soviet Union complete with hammer and sickle, made out of "girders" Ha Ha.

 

As for selling it. I will I expect. After I borrow a decent camera to give people a clearer idea of it's condition.

 

Its from the pre war 1937-40 probably has a caliber 26.5 engine and worth taking to your friendly watch maker for his take on its condition.

 

Correct, there are quite a few new members asking for help. Not all of them are as sarcastic- but when they are we give it to them right back.

The better the pictures, the better the help. Does Omega Forums get a percentage of the sale?

 

All was said by Gator. Not a rare watch but nevertheless a nice one for those who are interested in pre war Omegas. I am not sure I would consider a redial. Difficult to say without better pics, and at the end of the day, it depends on owner's taste. If you go to a watchmaker also try to avoid case polishing, focus on movement servicing, removing the radium that has fallen out and probably hands relume. BTW the dial doesn' seem to be luminous. If that's the case, either it or the hands are not original.