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vintage Omega Watch -1940s?

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Hi there,
This is my Great-Grandfathers watch. I believe it might be of the 1940s era? I have done some research but can't seem to find this particular model anywhere. If anyone knows anything about this watch I would love to know!
Thank you
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It's difficult to say much from a single photograph. We need the following information to help you:

1. Approximate diameter of the case without the crown.
2. Photo of the movement (please go to a watchmaker to remove the back)
3. Photo of the inside of the caseback.

My guess is that this is a very early 30mm movement.

These first started to be produced in 1939, so 1940's is going to be close.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
 
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
It's difficult to say much from a single photograph. We need the following information to help you:

1. Approximate diameter of the case without the crown.
2. Photo of the movement (please go to a watchmaker to remove the back)
3. Photo of the inside of the caseback.

My guess is that this is a very early 30mm movement.

These first started to be produced in 1939, so 1940's is going to be close.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

Thank you very much, I will definitely go to watch maker to get it checked out.
I measured the diameter of the case and it is approximately 33mm.
 
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It looks like it could be a Dennison 13322 case so won't have any Omega markings in the back if it's 1940's. Nice watch and a lovely heirloom.
 
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Really? That is a surprise, I would expect it to say Dennison, Denisteel, 13322 and then another 4 digit number. Can you post a pic of the inner case back?
 
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Wonderful patina reminding one of the age and travels of the watch.
Please ask many questions and be very patient before making any decisions.

Most all competent watchmakers can remove the caseback successfully and the photos will help us tremendously.
We need to see the inside of the caseback and a picture of the workings (movement).

What future would you like to see for this watch?
 
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Really? That is a surprise, I would expect it to say Dennison, Denisteel, 13322 and then another 4 digit number. Can you post a pic of the inner case back?
I haven't taken the case back off yet- I'm waiting to take it to a watchmakers as obviously I don't want to ruin it!
I will add the pictures till this thread as soon as I do.
thank you for your suggestions!
 
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UncleBuck UncleBuck
Wonderful patina reminding one of the age and travels of the watch.
Please ask many questions and be very patient before making any decisions.

Most all competent watchmakers can remove the caseback successfully and the photos will help us tremendously.
We need to see the inside of the caseback and a picture of the workings (movement).

What future would you like to see for this watch?
I hope to keep it as I think/hope it is quite special to have no matter what model or condition its in- Im really just interested in finding more about it and gaining a bit of a better understanding of watches in general
 
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I have just had a look at the inside of the case back, there appear to be no markings or numbers etc.

L Lucasmeg
I haven't taken the case back off yet- I'm waiting to take it to a watchmakers as obviously I don't want to ruin it!

You can't look at the inside of the case-back without removing it.
 
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L Lucasmeg
I hope to keep it as I think/hope it is quite special to have no matter what model or condition its in- Im really just interested in finding more about it and gaining a bit of a better understanding of watches in general
Absolutely, the best answer us collectors want to hear!
The heart and soul should be the judge and too often we hear the wallet making decisions. Many fine timepieces have been lost because of gold value or profits to be made.

Even if you do nothing and spend nothing, ...to be able to hold it close and think of the journeys traveled is priceless in our books.

And, if you should wish to return it to a wearable timepiece, we have the best authorities in the world that reside here and offer free advice for the good of the hobby and the love of the art and the history.
 
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Dan S Dan S
You can't look at the inside of the case-back without removing it.
I realise now that I did a typo- I meant to say just the case back
 
size11s
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It is really quite easy and safe to pop the back off a stainless steel snap back case, but I won't encourage you if you don't fancy it.
 
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i would advise you to take the watch to the watchmaker and then he can remove the back if you are not confident about the procedure
 
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