Vintage Omega thoughts

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JasonF

·Aug 27, 2022

Hello friends,

A buddy of mine is being offered this on trade and he has asked for me to confer with the OF as to thoughts on this watch and reference.

I myself am not familiar with this reference so I thought making a post would be the best option for good information. Pictures below, please share your (educated) thoughts! Cheer

 

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Dan S

·Aug 27, 2022

Can't say much without knowing the proposed trade. The watch is what it is, an entry-level gold-plated Omega Geneve. Late 60s, hand-winding. Legit but not particularly desirable.

 

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JasonF

·Aug 27, 2022

More so just wondering if the watch looks correct - I.e correct crown, original dial, correct hands ect! Your answer was great @Dan S

 

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Dan S

·Aug 27, 2022

I'm not 100% on the crown. I'd have to look at some other examples.

 

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krogerfoot

·Aug 27, 2022

Is that the seller’s photo?

 

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Dan S

·Aug 27, 2022

krogerfoot

Is that the seller’s photo?

No fingernail comments, Kay.

 

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JasonF

·Aug 27, 2022

Dan S

I'm not 100% on the crown. I'd have to look at some other examples.

Thanks

 

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JasonF

·Aug 27, 2022

Dan S

No fingernail comments, Kay.

LOL

 

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krogerfoot

·Aug 27, 2022

Dan S

No fingernail comments, Kay.

Read me like a book

 

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mrbreen

·Aug 27, 2022

I own an example of this reference but in SS. The crown appears correct, though worn a bit from years of winding. Case looks unpolished, with the original radial brushing extant on the front and sharp lines underneath. Looks like the gold plating has seen a few bruises here and there. Dial and hands look good. The bracelet is a mystery to me. Perhaps others can chime in there. As to the watch head itself, I concur with @Dan S: Legit but not necessarily desirable.

 

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JasonF

·Aug 28, 2022

mrbreen

I own an example of this reference but in SS. The crown appears correct, though worn a bit from years of winding. Case looks unpolished, with the original radial brushing extant on the front and sharp lines underneath. Looks like the gold plating has seen a few bruises here and there. Dial and hands look good. The bracelet is a mystery to me. Perhaps others can chime in there. As to the watch head itself, I concur with @Dan S: Legit but not necessarily desirable.

Thank you for the confirmation.

 

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BarbVl

·Aug 28, 2022

It's the bracelet legit? I never seen that model of bracelet at Omega.. I seen that the clasp has the logo but i do no think the bracelet it's legit..Regards

 

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watchyouwant

·Aug 28, 2022

Trade trade-in? Watch head only. Maybe $ 200 max. Band strange. Nobody wants that watch urgently ... Good for the Seller.

 

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Spruce

·Aug 28, 2022·Sunburst dial fan

I don’t know if these photos help.

The first is a 552 automatic I bought from the son of the original owner. I paid £325 in 2019.

The second is similar to yours, a 601 that I bought in about 2018 for £200.

 

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gatorcpa

·Aug 28, 2022·ΩF InvestiGator

I think the crown is original and correct, but has lost its gold plating. I have a couple like that.
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Franco

·Aug 28, 2022

I think the bracelet has been added (non-Omega) and is only good for the bin. The watch will be near impossible to sell , may be 200-250 max

 

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Nupero

·Aug 28, 2022

Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁 Very period if you ask me. And I don't believe the watch will be that hard to sell. Just put it at auction and it will most likely reach about €200.

 

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vintage hab

·Aug 28, 2022

Nupero

Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁

I’m with you. I have no idea if it’s legit or not, but I think it’s cool, similar to a ladder bracelet.

 

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BroMega

·Aug 28, 2022

Nupero

Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁 Very period if you ask me. And I don't believe the watch will be that hard to sell. Just put it at auction and it will most likely reach about €200.

Nope, me too. Omega = gentleman, Fat gold bracelet = pimp. So perfect if you want to portray yourself as a gentleman pimp!

 

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Arancio601

·Aug 28, 2022

I sorta like the gold rally bracelet too... Reminds me of a 70's Seiko rally.