Vintage Omega
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Hamperman

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449 posts

123 months

Saturday 4th April
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Hi, can anyone help me identify this watch and does it have any value? I think it will be around 50 years old.

Mr Squarekins

1,547 posts

86 months

Saturday 4th April
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Maybe Omega Geneve Automatic

Close, but hands slightly different: Omega Geneve Automatic - 166.0163

https://www.thewristwatcher.co.uk/products/omega-g...


Edited by Mr Squarekins on Saturday 4th April 18:48

Llentil the llama

1,125 posts

253 months

Saturday 4th April
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Brokenskunk of this watch parish will be your man. Hopefully he will be along shortly(ish) and will be able to help.

BrokenSkunk

5,060 posts

274 months

Tuesday 7th April
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Thanks Lentil. I will try.
Hamperman said:
Hi, can anyone help me identify this watch and does it have any value? I think it will be around 50 years old.
Yes, all gents Omega watches have value, everyone wants one.

Yours I'm afraid is one of the less desirable, but that's just a fashion thing. From what I can see the dial appears to be in original condition. There could be some damage around 6 (can't read the "Made" in "Swiss Made"), but that could be the crystal or a reflection.

Assuming it's a stainless case - I find it hard to tell from a single photo - in that condition and working, you could expect £400 ish. You'd get more if the crystal was polished. The proper stuff is called polywatch, but toothpaste does the job pretty well.

As for identifying it, from the design it's giving me a mid 70's to early 80's vibe. Omega watches of this era are identified by a number stamped on the inside of the case back, for example 168.005.

If you're going in to get the reference number, take photos of the inside of the case back and of the movement. It is possible to date the watch more precisely from the movement serial number. Then once you have the reference number, you can go here to learn a little more. Please be aware though that Omega's archive is not exactly definitive. It is known to be full of missing watches and the occasional piece of duff info.

Hope that helps.

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May be worth a bit more if that's a genuine Omega bracelet.

Hamperman

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449 posts

123 months

Tuesday 7th April
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That’s really helpful, thank you very much!