Hi, I recently was given this Omega by an elderly relative and would like to know how old this watch is and its approximate value, I have no intention in selling but was wondering if it was worth replacing the strap on it? Thanks in anticipation

 

If it was given to you by an older relative, cherish it and replace the strap. Value should have nothing to do with upkeep. A strap might be 40$. Value of pocket watch converted to wristwatch is not my forte

 

Hi there,
Really nice watch.
I don't know Omegas specifically but this is a design from the 1920s.
Could not tell you its value.
The strap has nothing to do with the value of the watch, unless the strap came originally with the watch in which case you should keep it and not damage it.
The strap might also have some value if it is an Omega branded strap.
Otherwise you should use whatever strap you please, whether it's this one or another.
Hard to say more without any pictures.
Best regards,
S

Edt- PS this doesn't look like a converted pocket watch at all to me.

 

Thanks for your comment, its not a pocket watch, its a wristwatch, the straps are missing

 

Thank you for your help, I dont have the strap so will take it to be replaced.

 

most likely not a conversion, look at the stem to subdial orientation.

 

Looks likely to be a Dennison cased English made 9K or gold fill 26.5SOB cushion case.

Is this the exact watch/ actual watch you have? I only ask as the image you have uploaded appears to be a screen grab and I note the omega forum address at the top? Wondered if this was the type of watch you have or the exact watch you have??

 

This case design existed 13 lignes, 23.7 and 26.5SOB movements. I would need the size of the case and a picture of the movement and of the Inside of the caseback to be able to be more precise.

 

Based on the look of the case. I assume it has wire one piece lugs (no spring bars for the strap)

If so. Hirsch makes open end straps that the retail seller can attach for you. Not sure what lengths they carry, so if your a women. They might not have a short strap if you have thin wrists, but they will custom make for a price that you will have to discuss with the retailer (if they want to bother)

DON

 

Shilling for Hirsch now DON? Good thing you didn't include a link!

 

Funny Al,

It's only a shill if I profit from it or helping someone I know at a retailer out

Weren't you banned from Timezone because your customers talked about your service?

DON

 

It is most certainly not a converted pocket watch! Also looks like an enamel dial. Get it serviced, wire lug strap and enjoy. Send us more pics.

 

Good catch! And good question!

 

Interesting that the OP disappeared after your question.

 

But we have no way of knowing that, right?

Sort of. I've relayed this before, but it started when TZ began a watch repair referral service - I'm sure they got a cut from the service provider every time they made a referral that gave the shop work, so now every watchmaker who bothered to post there was seen as competition in their eyes. A customer of mine did post something about work I had done for him, and he received a note from the site manager telling him he was shilling, and if he posted anything about me again, both he and I would be banned (I didn't get this message BTW so all of this was happening without my knowledge).

He emailed me quite upset, asking what was going on, and sent me a copy of the messages he'd received. I emailed the person in question, and asked her to please stop threatening my customers. She accused me of being behind it all, which was nonsense as I already had/have more work than I could ever complete - I have no reason to have people shill for me. The conversation went downhill from there, and she banned me. The poster was able to stay, so I took the hit instead of him - fine with me since I wasn't really participating there much anyway.

It all started with an overzealous person who saw every post relating to a possible competitor as a shill...

Cheers, Al

 

Don't take this the wrong way, but your an ass

So your taking a cheap shot at me because I ask new members to respect the rules of another forum I belong to and rules many have broken many times over because they think they're above the rules

I had respect for you and mentioned your name to customers of mine, but you lost that because of an stupid post made for no reason than to come across as a big shot.

Cheers back at ya

DON

 

What the s41t? @DON you got lightly teased and went Nuclear. Relax bro.

 

Well, there's only one way to take that I think.

Anyway, my comments were intended as an "inside joke" rather than a cheap shot mate. That's what the emoticons were for...

 

Hi I was looking for my watch on the internet as this is the exact same one, which is also missing the strap, I can send more pics if you would like?