I want to buy this old Omega, but there are some things about it I can't find on the internet. First, the 6 o'clock stick, according to other omegas, should be short and wide or not there at all. Second, the Florentine bezel isn't like others I've seen, it seems to be missing inner smooth gold rim. Any info appreciated. What do you folks think. Also, I'm new so, what's it worth? Thanks
We need a few more clearer pictures of the caseback and movement too. Does the crown have an omega logo on it? Is it advertised as gold or gold plate? I haven't seen a bezel like that before on an Omega , but then I'm relatively new here. Ask all these sort of questions you like, but don't ask about value. If it is deemed to be genuine, you'll have to do your own research about worth.
Dial may be original but the six o'clock marker is incorrect. Most likely a US market model dating from the mid 1950s with a caliber 302 movement. There were many variations of these so finding an exact match will be tough. Dial issue alone would make me stay away from this example.
US market Omegas are somewhat unknown territory for me, but I remember having seen Omegas with a smaller six o'clock marker before and I don't think it is wrong on this one. For one thing, it looks as if the seconds hand would foul it if was any larger.
Look closely at the six o'clock marker and it doesn't match the profile of the other markers, it's just plain without facets, completely incorrect. Here is an example of what it should look like.
I honestly can't tell whether the marker has the same facetting as the other markers from the photos supplied.
X350, I see what you're saying. You can even see where the sub second line extends through the marker.
I didn't mean that I couldn't tell the two six o'clock markers from each other (one bar/two bars), but that the resolution on the OP's photos didn't allow me to distinguish any details on the dial in question... At least not enough to say whether or not that marker had less facets than the others. Of course I can see that the two six o'clock markers are different. Two minutes of googling did tell me, however, that the single bar marker most likely is wrong.
So, after more research and closer observation, i bought the watch. I removed the incorrect 6 o'clock marker and found a gooey glue underneath and oozing out the sides. I'm looking for an original double wide short marker but looks like i'll have to buy an old dial to transplant it. The movement is cal. 510. It keeps great time and winds smooth. The omega symbol is on the crown. The serial number reveals it's a 1962. It is solid 14k gold also. The flat, brushed case back is odd though. I have found similar omega florentine bezels but have not found a clear match to this one. Let me know what you guys think. Not sure what the case numbers represent. Not sure if its a Sea Master, Geneve or what? I think the h6550 represents case model. I bought it from a pawn shop for $300. I think i did ok.