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Michael Haway
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Hi! This is my first post; I hope I'm following the rules!
Ijust flashed on this watch on an auction site and was immediately surprised by the unusual shape of its lugs. I did a search on the net and couldn't find any comparable example. I think it must be a model from the 1939-1948 period. Can someone help me? Would you advise me to bid on this model?
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Auction starts at 300 Euros (solid 18K yellow gold)?
 
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140dave
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Do you like it? That is criteria #1
From that era it is most likely pretty small by todays standards so keep that in mind.
You would need a picture of the inside of the caseback and of the the movement for any real info.
I would guess the dial is not original but that isnt based on much real info, just a gut reaction.

Probably not a collectors piece but go back to the first line of my response, that is what really matters at the end of the day.
 
TimeODanaos
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Michael Haway Michael Haway
Hi! This is my first post
Welcome, Michael!

Michael Haway Michael Haway
Ijust flashed on this watch on an auction site and was immediately surprised by the unusual shape of its lugs. I did a search on the net and couldn't find any comparable example.
Here's a non-Omega for comparison.
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Michael Haway Michael Haway
I think it must be a model from the 1939-1948 period.
The pictured watch ^ is from 1948, so you are probably right. I was just intrigued, for historical interest, why you refer to "1939-1948": I've never seen those years grouped before, and now I can't stop trying to puzzle it out!
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SkunkPrince
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TimeODanaos TimeODanaos
I was just intrigued, for historical interest, why you refer to "1939-1948": I've never seen those years grouped before, and now I can't stop trying to puzzle it out.!
Beginning and ending of WWII. Took some time after the surrenders were signed to rebuild some things and end the post-war occupations.

Or something else.
 
Dan S
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Well, the gold is worth more than the starting bid, so it could be an ok purchase at the right price. The problem is that the modern printing is in glaring contrast with the vintage reference, which would bother me every time I looked at it,
 
jantjewgm
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I like the lugs a lot, nice design. However, the dial would be a no for me.
 
JGreenman
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First: welcome to the forum! Second: I'd pass this one because of the redial, it's a bit too obvious. Also the logo and text looks like it's not level, but that might be because of the dome shape of the dial. It's a nice case however!
 
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If it's an automatic like the dial states, it will most likely be post-war. I don't see any Swiss hallmarks on the case (there should be two, typically one on the rear of two of the lugs), so it is likely to be a locally made case. If it is an automatic, I believe it will be 34mm+ in size.

What country is the auction in?
 
mutanthands
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I would pass. Not keen on redials, and the lug style just isn't for me.
The 60s / 70s are really Omega's golden years, imho.
 
darthjord
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I would definately pass. Redial is a big NO for me, especially with that obvious omega text that screams so.
 
Michael Haway
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Welcome, Michael!


Here's a non-Omega for comparison.
17 Certina.jpg



The pictured watch ^ is from 1948, so you are probably right. I was just intrigued, for historical interest, why you refer to "1939-1948": I've never seen those years grouped before, and now I can't stop trying to puzzle it out!
''I'll check my files 😀
 
Larry S
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If you are looking for a fashion watch, with little to no resale value have at it. Most of us here are “collectors” so would not be interested in a redialed dress watch. It’s quite common IMO, when bitten by the vintage bug, to gravitate to cool looking “restored” watches before one knows how to spot redials. Take advantage of the OF hive mind here. In particular “Learn how to fish” is a great thread.

There is a market however for these restored watches, for folks just looking for the vintage look. Unfortunately, dealers that flog these tend to be a little less than honest about provenance and pricing. Also redials from the manufacturer using original tooling, in particular, VC, Jager, PP, even Omega IMO are a different discussion. Manufacture issued service dials are as well.
 
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