Vintage Omega Watch Identification Guide
Vintage

Vintage Omega Watch Identification Guide

By jleno · Dec 24, 2019 · 27 replies
jleno
WPS member · Omega forum
27 replies2063 views1 photos
f 𝕏 in 💬 🔗

My mother just showed me this omega she had received from a deceased relative. Neither of us know anything about it. Would greatly appreciate any insights if anyone here does!

My mother just showed me this omega she had received from a deceased relative. Neither of us know anything about it. Would greatly appreciate any insights if anyone here does!



Advertisement
The Discussion
JU
Jurry
Dec 24, 2019

It looks a very early constellation guessing early fifties

DR
Dr No
Dec 24, 2019

. . . chronometers. I'll research it when I return home in a few hours. Art

DR
Dr No
Dec 24, 2019

. . . that would help nail it down. Art

DR
Dr No
Dec 24, 2019

. . . Norman Morris distributed Omegas in the US during the '50s and '60s with movements and dials made in Bienne fitted to American-made cases. It may not have a reference number, or at least, not a reference number recognized in Omega's archives. A picture of the movement and inner caseback would be most helpful. Art

DR
Dr No
Dec 24, 2019

. . . which would be a jumbo bumper, more commonly seen in non-chronometer guise. The watch in question is a manual wind, and doesn't appear to have a Seamaster case. Art

DR
Dr No
Dec 24, 2019

. . . having serviced and put back into use. Congratulations, and let me know if you need assistance with servicing. Art

Advertisement

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the Omega forum with 27 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →