I have a vintage Omega mechanical watch, looks identical to a cal. 601 being advertised. When I try to wind it, sometimes it works, but sometimes immediately or after a short while it feels like winding is blocked. This seems to have nothing to do with…
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Hello,could someone tell me p[ease
was the C shape 168.027 stainless the only case with a solid gold bezel
Thanks
Omega Vintage ~1949, model 2514: owned
I am the fortunate beneficiary of two Omega model 2514s, movement 343, 17-jewel, 30mm face, 18k gold cases purchased by my grandfather in the early 1950s. These watches were purchased with 14k gold bands and appear to be in very good condition. QUESTIO…
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I own a rare Omega Art Collection watch, limited to 999 pieces.
The back reads:
A 727 / 999
© 1987 OMEGA S.A.
The design is abstract and geometric, reminiscent of Bauhaus or concrete art.
I'm looking for any information …
Continue readingHelp identifying this watch
Having been going through old family heirlooms etc we have stumbled across this ladies dress watch. Evidently gold but I’m not entirely sure about it. We have no one to ask about it sadly but it has possibly been recased. I note that the bracelet altho…
Continue readingBracelet + Case sizing
Hello everyone, I am trying to buy a bracelet for my Omega Seamaster 300 14755. I found one that is 16cm laying flat, can someone tell me if that would be ok for a 7.5" wrist? My answer is yes based on my crude calculation: 3.9cm (39mm) of the cas…
Continue readingHelp to an old lady – cal. 30 T1 – 1939
Hi members of OF
I have this, IMO, good looking old lady😊
It's an Omega from 1939 (serial number: 9120894)
Size: 32 mm
Caliber: 30 T1
Ref (number inside of back case): 9852612
Roman numbers
Hands: Blue'ish
According to my watchmaker friend…
Continue readingOverpolished POS – Can You Top Speedmasterfan88’s Find??
My nomination for week 23 of 2016:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-CON…809308?hash=item488e95869c:g:AjwAAOSwqBJXVyh0
I'm surprised that the seller had the discipline to not abuse the movement now he had the Dremmel out anyway.
Feel fre…
Continue readingPossible fake omega?
Hi Y’all,
This is my first post on this forum as I’m new into vintage watches, as well as particularly Omegas. I was looking at a Pre-Bond quartz. I contacted the seller asking if I could see inside the case to ensure it’s a genuine movement. As I am …
Continue readingPie Pan Connies on Chrono24
Looking at these 2:
Omega Constellation 168.005 Automatic Steel Fair
1966 Omega Constellation Pie-Pan 12-Sided Dial Cal.561 Chronometer Vintage Watch
I am total noob a these vintage watches, wondering if either of these are worth buying?
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