Hello Members; I am new to the forum, and have only a few watches in my collection so far..One of which I purchased from this forum! I am interested in pre 1960's Omegas (just before my time and in my opinion there's nothing to compare to them. I stumbled upon this little piece at a local flea market and I am not sure what to make of it, as I am not familar with these styles. I was hoping someone could help me and shed some light on the situation, excuse my terrible phone pictures as technology isn't my strong point, and it has been dark all day! I don't think you can see but the seconds hand apprears blue in some lights, not sure if that is correct Thank you all in advance, Regards nick
Before anybody tells you what you have I want to buy it real cheap. Okay, it looks like you have a very early bumper caliber 351, or maybe even earlier than that. Looks to be in good shape too. Any luck getting some pics of the inside?
Hello, thanks for the quick responses! I have just been trying to upload them.. and I already posted the reply! I can't believe you knew, it does have 351 on it and a lot of other numbers! I wrote down the inside ones -2597-2 and also on the mnt 124771224??
The movement's serial number dates it to 1950. There were a lot of dial variations back then. I've seen that dial a few times and it's certainly from that era.
Bumpers. Plenty of them. Of course I'm an excellent driver. Nope, Omega did offer blue and red second hands back then. Given the condition - especially the movement, I'd say it would sell for at least $400, but probably more because the dial is pretty nice.
Thank you ulackfocus! I am happy to know I wasn't ripped off as I paid a bit under that, if i remember correctly. I'm nicely suprised about the blue hand being original to the watch too.. to my untrained eyes it looks nice and is really growing on me, I would like to learn more now!! Oh, now can I pick your brains at Blackjack? Regards, J
You know, it's funny you ask because one of my old neighborhood friends became a blackjack dealer. He worked the Trop in AC when it was still around, and his older sister was the Pit Boss. My favorite move that seems wrong to those that don't know the odds: double down on a soft 13 or 14 if the dealer shows 6 or less. You might not always win, but you can't bust and there's a good chance the dealer will.
The dial on this one is very similar to the "Scientific" dials that came on some of the more expensive chronometers sold at around the same time. I think some collectors would pay a premium over $400 for a nice dial like that. That would be the correct move in blackjack. You increase the odds of winning double. If you don't want to gamble as much, at least take a hit without doubling your bet. If you get a 4 or less, you can always take another. But I wouldn't, gatorcpa
Quite lovely. If you do decide to flip it, post it on our For Sale Forum, there are some here that would consider it an honour to care for it for the next generation. PS: PM me before you do post it though Cheers Jim
Very nice find, congrats Now you know you´re in the right place, try to ask anyone here before your next purchase. Most of us, do that. But seems like you have good instinct
