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Omega Seamaster 145.016 Stainless Steel. Original hands or not?

Hello,

I own this stainless steel Seamaster. Somebody suggested the hands are not original?

Does anyone else own a similar example with the finer hour markers for comparison?

Thanks

Nicholas / UK

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Trying to identify movement in vintage watch

I am admittedly getting a little granular here, but as the family vintage collection of Omegas is approaching 20, I decided to keep a book with serial numbers and info about movements in each watch. I am hoping to end up with some knowledge to be a bet…

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1930/40s Omega – Dial Replacement

Hello again Omega Forums!

I made a post previously about what I thought was a score; vintage men's omega from a local antique shop that I assumed I could easily get a case back and mainspring for. It became very clear I was incorrect, with spring…

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Vintage 14k Omega need ID

Hello,

Got this one in a bulk lot of gold watches and I was hoping people might be able to help with the model and Ref?

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Winding blocked on vintage mechanical watch

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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C Shape gold bezel question

Hello,could someone tell me p[ease
was the C shape 168.027 stainless the only case with a solid gold bezel
Thanks

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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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Omega Art Collection

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 …

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Help 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…

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Bracelet + 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…

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