classic omega- eBay purchase

[911Ads]

Hi guys,

I bought a square omega De ville of eBay as a impulse buy..why? I just thought it looked nice. Since i won, I've tried to look for similar watches but haven't found any info. Has anyone seen one of these before?

I haven't received this yet so can't look for model numbers etc. Just curious about the watch.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401.m1842.l3160/7...

Thanks.

[GC8]

I have a cushion case two part strap Dynamic which has a similar indice free dial, so they do exist, although theyre pretty unusual. Im going to guess that it has been photographed on the arm of someone who has tiny wrists...

[911Ads]

Thanks gc8...was hoping that it was a large watch..if it turns out to be small, my wife gets a new watch.
I'll try and do abit more research on the watch..always nice to know year, movement etc.

[GC8]

When you get it, take the back off. Inside the rear will be a model code in a format similar to 192.0027.

Save this link: http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/history/vintage...

When you have the model number: enter it into the search field and youll find out which movement it has and when it was released etc. The 192.0027 has a Ca.1325 32KHz Megaquartz 15j movement and was released in 1976 on a strap. Their photo isnt particularly flattering as you can see from a recent snap.

[Vvroom]

Good looking watch though OP.

Please post a wrist shot when it arrives.

[GC8]

911Ads said:

...was hoping that it was a large watch..if it turns out to be small, my wife gets a new watch.

If it is a large watch then youre looking at a 26mm strap! Its far more likely to be an 18mm strap although it could possibly be a 20mm.

My guess is 30mm-32mm.

[Vvroom]

GC8 said:

When you get it, take the back off. Inside the rear will be a model code in a format similar to 192.0027.

Save this link: http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/history/vintage...

When you have the model number: enter it into the search field and youll find out which movement it has and when it was released etc. ]

Very useful link. Cheers

[GC8]

My pleasure. It used to be quite difficult to find after Omega buried it in their new site, but I believe that it is more accessible now.

[911Ads]

Thanks, that link looks very useful. Would I need a special tool to get the back off?
Will definitely post some pics of/when it arrives..and I'll pay the measurements too. I hadn't realised that there were so many square omegas.

[GC8]

It might be a snap back, but even then it might be better to get someone experienced to open it. The serial number and calibre model will be engraved onto the movement too, so if I was in your position Id take pictures of this and the case back and then have the back refitted.

The calibre will probably be a three figure number such as 565 and a little Googling will tel you everyhting that you could hope to know about it.