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jimmyd13
·Thanks Jimmy...as I said (and deleted) out of my depth here...I guess this is closer to the mark...
https://clocksavant.com/products/om...dial-circa-1942-fully-serviced-by-clocksavant
Vintage Omega inherited in 1987.
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Oku
·oh, by the way before anyone else does it:
Dibs!
Dibs!
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Oku
·I'm going to call that one out as a re-dial. The OP's example is much more original. That said ... you'd still need a good look at the dial to establish the market value. I always think that, with watches of this ilk, it's worth what two people are prepared to pay.
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BlueOcean
·Chaps,
My father was one of those evacuated from Dunkirk. My nephew is the current keeper of all that family memorabilia, c/w photos. I'm going to do some research to see if there's any provenance. Well thanks to all, this has been an interesting morning.
My father was one of those evacuated from Dunkirk. My nephew is the current keeper of all that family memorabilia, c/w photos. I'm going to do some research to see if there's any provenance. Well thanks to all, this has been an interesting morning.
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Spacefruit
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderHow to take an inherited watch and preserve it’s value:
1. Take good photos and ask here
2. Imagine that what ever you do to the watch, less is more.
3. Avoid official Omega workshops and boutiques as though they are about to steal $3,000 from you. And ruin the watch.
4. If when you receive the watch back from restoration, the watch looks almost the same as it does now, you are succeeding in preserving value, both financially, historically and emotionally.
5. Remember that this is a restoration, not a service. Ironically the word “restoration” represents less visual change, but might cost more money.
6. Show us photos.
Good luck
1. Take good photos and ask here
2. Imagine that what ever you do to the watch, less is more.
3. Avoid official Omega workshops and boutiques as though they are about to steal $3,000 from you. And ruin the watch.
4. If when you receive the watch back from restoration, the watch looks almost the same as it does now, you are succeeding in preserving value, both financially, historically and emotionally.
5. Remember that this is a restoration, not a service. Ironically the word “restoration” represents less visual change, but might cost more money.
6. Show us photos.
Good luck
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cristos71
·As has been said above a steel 34.5mm ref 2279 with a calibre 27 CHRO C12. I'd date it at probably early to mid 1940's. I have one almost the same ( mine was for the French market and has Fab.Suisse on the dial ) from approx 1943. This dial variation is absolutely beautiful in natural light with all those colours and scales.
When getting it serviced do not let the watchmaker touch the case, as yours looks to be in extremely nice shape indeed and it would be a great shame to polish all those years of life away!
When getting it serviced do not let the watchmaker touch the case, as yours looks to be in extremely nice shape indeed and it would be a great shame to polish all those years of life away!
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smitty190373
·Through an unmarked crystal i'd bet a tidy sum that the dial is a beauty.
Send an email to Simon Freese. Good luck.
Send an email to Simon Freese. Good luck.
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too muchWhat a fantastic family heirloom. Unfortunately I cannot add to the already expert advice you have received but thought I would take some snapshots of similar watches in terms of case style, dial design and hand types from “a journey through time” for you to compare to.
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mac_omega
·What a fantastic family heirloom. Unfortunately I cannot add to the already expert advice you have received but thought I would take some snapshots of similar watches in terms of case style, dial design and hand types from “a journey through time” for you to compare to.
Several of the watches you show are the much larger ones with cal. 33.3 - its a different world...
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too muchYou should not mix up pears and apples.
Several of the watches you show are the much larger ones with cal. 33.3 - its a different world...
I was trying to show a similar case style (photo 1) OR similar dial (photo 2) OR similar hand types . NOT necessarily all 3 in any of the watches.
My post came out of a desire to assist not confuse.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerWhat a catch 😀
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BlueOcean
·Chaps, just to keep you up-to-date after your earlier assistance:
Watch is with Mr. Freese for some minimum tlc. I met up with him today, he said that it's in as original condition as he's ever seen and dial is is good as they get.
Watch is with Mr. Freese for some minimum tlc. I met up with him today, he said that it's in as original condition as he's ever seen and dial is is good as they get.
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BlueOcean
·I've also ordered an "extract from the archives" from Omega to try and see where it was originally purchased. I'll post better pics etc when Simon's done his work.
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athom
·I like these technical dials ! looks like looking at an old map in a old boat in the 40's !
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BlueOcean
·Email from Omega:
Dear Sir/madam,
Due to the nature of vintage archives in certain cases information has not survived, is unreadable or even missing.
We regret to inform you that unfortunately the provided serial number (10.123.119) falls onto that category, so we are unable to issue an Extract of the Archives.
Dear Sir/madam,
Due to the nature of vintage archives in certain cases information has not survived, is unreadable or even missing.
We regret to inform you that unfortunately the provided serial number (10.123.119) falls onto that category, so we are unable to issue an Extract of the Archives.
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bgrisso
·congrats, can't wait to see the watch after a service.
can we please stop using the word "restoration" when it comes to these old gems, it gives me nightmares...........
can we please stop using the word "restoration" when it comes to these old gems, it gives me nightmares...........
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byunjoe
·It ought to be possible to gauge a probable price for a 2279 as the reference isn't exactly rare. Kyle had this more worn one for sale here a few years ago: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-2279-chronograph-cal-chro-c12.39706/
Nice! That example is the exact watch I had until about a month ago. Sold it for a reasonable 2000 USD as well. The 2279 is sexy.
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Waltesefalcon
·That's a beautiful watch. I am happy that instead of sending it into Omega you followed ConElPueblo's advice.
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durri70
·Reading your posts is fascinating;-)
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palatine
·Email from Omega:
Dear Sir/madam,
Due to the nature of vintage archives in certain cases information has not survived, is unreadable or even missing.
We regret to inform you that unfortunately the provided serial number (10.123.119) falls onto that category, so we are unable to issue an Extract of the Archives.
this happens quite a lot as omega have some large holes in their record keeping
Simon is a master at watchmaking and your watch is in safe hands.
I look forward to seeing the finished images
