I've inherited an old omega watch. I don't know the model name. I've been told it was made in 1950. Calibre 265. Also been told the crystal isn't original, the winder should have the omega motif on it ( it doesn't).
It's also running fast so probably needing serviced. Apparently it's also not worth much although it's 9crt gold. I would like to get it working properly and have it as original. Because of it's worth I'm not wanting to spend lots on it. Is there any way of restoring it at a sensible cost. Any watchmakers in the Glasgow area that could be recommended
Thanks

 

Pictures of the watch would help a great deal

 

So would a reply.

 

U lack focus...

 

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Thanks I'm afraid I know little more than I mentioned earlier. I have no way of opening the case so perhaps I need to find a reputable watchmaker. Any recommendations would be appreciated

 

Finding a reputable watchmaker is a good idea.

 

And trying to get focused pics. People think we are fortune tellers, and we are not. We cannot tell you what cannot be seen.

 

It looks ok. Definitely worth getting it serviced by a vintage specialist if you mean to keep it, otherwise sell it as is.

 

Hi a couple more pics hope this helps

 

It's a UK (Dennison) cased Omega, so you won't be able to find a ref no.

If you're selling, it would help to know the mass (hopefully it won't get scrapped, but you need to ensure you don't sell for less than scrap value), then list it on eBay, with clear pics of dial, movement, caseback etc.

If you're keeping it, a simple service and clean (not polish) should return it to being a reliable watch.

 

How would i find out the mass? is that important?
I was told that the crystal is not original and Should be replaced with a hessalite one which has the Omega crown on it.
How would i go about getting the face cleaned i think it looks dirty.

 

As it is not a Swiss cased Omega, it did not have in the first place a glass with a logo. So I would not care.

I have a 9k Dennison cased Omega with a gold plated crown without a logo. But I have a 18k Dennison cased one with a crown with a logo. Generally speaking, a crown without a logo can be original for a Dennison cased Omega, and you will probably not find a genuine replacement one.

 

If you're selling the mass is important as it gives the scrap gold value if the watch. You'd need some accurate scales to measure this.

If you're not selling it's not important.

 

Is it worth getting the face cleaned?
Is this an easy thing to have done
What would the cost be ?

 

Well whether something is worth doing is almost entirely dependant on whether you plan to keep or sell the watch. Apart from 'cleaning the face'. Do you mean the dial? This is almost never worth pursuing as it will likely damage the print.

 

Ok well thanks for your comments.
Its a dilemma. One part of me would like the watch to look like new, but I'm really not sure it's going to worth the grief or cost

 

That one is easy. If you like new watches, get them. We here use and wear old watches because we like them, with their age and patina. Dont try to "make new" a vintage watch: you'll ruin it. Sell it as it is and get a new one.