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Heaps of thanks for your expertise!!
Your thoughts on this Genève model please
Heaps of thanks for your expertise!!
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·My apologies for the unfinished (first) post; should have typed from the computer, not the phone.
Hello to everyone, I am new to this forum and a historian from Switzerland with great love, but not (yet) equally great knowledge, of Omega watches. Thanks for your help.
Hello to everyone, I am new to this forum and a historian from Switzerland with great love, but not (yet) equally great knowledge, of Omega watches. Thanks for your help.
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amcclell
·The alignment of several lume dots is off. The Omega logo looks incorrect, as does the font. It is a redial IMHO. The case is polished, as well. Avoid this.
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·Thank you! Much learned already.
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·This ones polished as well, I take it? There’s no photo of the movements, which puts me off.
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·The scratch on the glass doesn’t worry me, but should it??
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··Home For Wayward WatchesBit more severe than a scratch. That crystal is damaged. It either took a knock or almost appears more like somebody tried to pry the crystal out.
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·Thanks all. What’s wrong with the crown (for me to learn)? Yes, it’s a ladies watch. I am a lady myself and find it very beautiful. But I am also a museums curator and historian (thus always sceptical 😉) and something puts me off. However, I can’t tell. Just a guts feeling. But you have the knowledge and I am keen to learn.
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amcclell
·The crown is too long and rounded like it has been polished, as well.
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··Sunburst dial fanYou’d be surprised how many (new) male posters ask about watches like your second one, not realising they’re smaller ‘ladies’ watches.
But, so far as your first watch is concerned I’m a huge fan of this style of case 165.041 or 166.041. I think they’re lovely shape and fit although I prefer the automatic models with the 552 or 565 movements. If you look at the two photos I’ve attached, you’ll note the difference between your crown and mine. Mine are a little slimmer with a convex tip
But, so far as your first watch is concerned I’m a huge fan of this style of case 165.041 or 166.041. I think they’re lovely shape and fit although I prefer the automatic models with the 552 or 565 movements. If you look at the two photos I’ve attached, you’ll note the difference between your crown and mine. Mine are a little slimmer with a convex tip
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·I agree, they are both terrific watches. Thanks for sharing. I don’t own this watch but intend to buy one further along the road. However, for now I am just observing and trying to learn. There is no rush. I know how much attention goes to detail with so called “vintage” things.
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·Out of pure curiosity I just did some research on models without a second hand and found this.
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·So, the take home lesson for today would be that this one would be the better option compared to the first one I posted:
Not great photos thought. Too much of a shadow hiding part of the dial. But not as shiny and polished as the first one, right?
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanI’m assuming it’s a 565 movement. These are fairly easy to service (£100-125 in the UK) and movement parts readily available (I’m told). Your dial, hands and case look good and I prefer the embossed ‘Omega’ badge to the printed version.
Assuming the price is okay, and the movement reasonable then it’s an attractive option
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··Sunburst dial fanActually, on a closer inspection, there are some stains between 5-7 and 9-11 that might bear closer scrutiny
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·As Spruce stated the last one you posted looks correct. Here’s my take on the 041s: They’re relatively plentiful and relatively inexpensive, so you can be picky with these. Personally the green aging of the lume in the last post is a bit of a deal breaker. I’d want something creamier. And yes, I know that’s being picky, but as I said, this is an easier reference to find. Good luck!
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··Sunburst dial fanAs Spruce stated the last one you posted looks correct. Here’s my take on the 041s: They’re relatively plentiful and relatively inexpensive, so you can be picky with these. Personally the green aging of the lume in the last post is a bit of a deal breaker. I’d want something creamier. And yes, I know that’s being picky, but as I said, this is an easier reference to find. Good luck!
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·I wonder if you might be happy with a 50X series Seamaster? Those aren't super-expensive and I would say they are a very lady-friendly size at 34mm diameter. I think their dials and hands are more interesting, personally. They will cost more than a Genève, though.
