I recently acquired this Omega from my father, and this was his fathers watch so my grandfathers. I believe its from early to mid 1960’s but thats about the best guess i have on it. Other than that i’d love some help identifying the time period, current value, and such. I’m currently looking into getting it repaired and in working order but just need to know a little more about it! Thank you!
Could be a ref 135.011, fitted with a cal 601 movement. Have the movement serviced, but unless there are technical issues that only a watchmaker can assess, leave the dial, crystal, and crown alone as they're likely original. Also best not to have the case polished.
Update: it's not a ref 135.011. I've seen a 135.011 with a similar dial, but the case is different.
Art
Could be a ref 135.011, fitted with a cal 601 movement. Have the movement serviced, but unless there are technical issues that only a watchmaker can assess, leave the dial, crystal, and crown alone as they're likely original. Also best not to have the case polished.
Update: it's not a ref 135.011. I've seen a 135.011 with a similar dial, but your case is different. Could be a 135.010.
Art
I believe all i need is the movement serviced, it still begins ticking when i shake it but stops after maybe 10 seconds
also, the crown does not function whatsoever. It is stuck in place and can not be pulled out or twisted
In that case I would not advice doing anything until it is serviced. Once it's in a watchmaker's hands he can get pics of the movement and inside caseback which will reveal much more information such as who made the case and the year the movement was produced.
Can you tell us where you are located? I don't think this needs to go back to Omega, and the quote is high for a time-only watch with no chrono or even date. Be cautioned that it might be higher than a standard service since you said the crown is locked up, so if for some reason the movement got wet and rusted then that's a whole other circumstance. Another reason to go to an indie watchmaker so you can both discuss and decide what to do as the watch is evaluated.
There are watchmakers who very much understand sentimental pieces and will treat it with the respect it deserves once you indicate this.
Some members might chime in with LA-area watchmakers they prefer that you could stop by in person, but Nesbits service is in Seattle and are very popular and respected if you decide to mail the piece.
Meaning its possibly fake? Or just that incorrect parts were put together?
