Circa 1953 - 1955 | Omega

Circa 1953 - 1955

According to the serial no. I am trying to find out a bit more about the watch at the Omega Vintage watch database. I think that I will need to get mroe detailed info from the inside of the case, though.

I have been searching for a mint condition vintage watch literally for years. I have had my share of new watches, but I really wanted a vintage. I also did not want it to be from an internet source which is unknown to me. To have been able to see this watch and try it on in person, is just fantastic for me. The shop also has quite a few other mint condition vintage and pre owned more contemporary watches. It really is a small treasure trove.

It is wonderful to experience the feeling of having this vintage piece, which is apparently a one owner watch. I know the crystal was replaced, as it does not have the Omega logo in the center. Some say the dial has been redone, although looking closely at the "OMEGA AUTOMATIC" it appears that a couple of very small bits of a couple of the letters have broken away.

As others have already mentioned, I really do have the bug now!

Cheers,

Carl

Omega Bumper from early 50s

By: Hagen : September 21st, 2013-07:47

A great find. I had just sold my Speedmaster at a local watch service shop, which also sells pre owned watches. They have some real beauties, on consignment by local people. So they know the history of the watches, and the people who bring them in. This b...

Congratulations and welcome to the "vintage" club....

By: aroma : September 21st, 2013-10:32

.....I'm afraid to say that now you've caught the 'bug' there is no cure - just endless searching for that next hit. Lovely watch BTW Cheers Andrew

Thanks, and I can see it's now an addiction...

By: Hagen : September 22nd, 2013-02:45

The shop where I found this has a number of mint pre owned/vintage watches. They are very particular about the condition of the watches they take for consignment. There is quite a limited source of these watches in the area where I live, so I feel very fo...

Fine Choice

By: mondodec : September 21st, 2013-15:52

Congrats on your acquisition. If you can stop at one, you have much to teach the world :) The 'scientific' dial Omegas are very hard to find in that condition. Cheers Desmond

Beautiful simply that.............

By: Topcat30093 : September 21st, 2013-23:04

You have great taste and an excellent eye for detail. What year from the 50's is it? I am currently looking hard for a vinatge piece from the same decade. And currently have my eye on a couple of pieces. Two are also Omega's & one a Longines.

Circa 1953 - 1955

By: Hagen : September 22nd, 2013-02:41

Thanks, it has been a long search...

By: Hagen : September 22nd, 2013-02:50

for just the right vintage piece. I was literally stunned by the condition, and I still am. Very difficult to take my eyes off the watch when I am out. It is the first of this type of dial that I have actually seen in person. Cheers, Carl

BEAUTFUL PIECE ....!

By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 23rd, 2013-01:20

Gives me a smile on my face :-) Great catch BR HJ

very very nice.

By: G99 : September 24th, 2013-11:55

its a shame that you had to let a speedmaster go to get it, but now you have the bug you can look out for a vintage speedie :) best G

Thanks G99

By: Hagen : September 25th, 2013-06:49

Funny thing was, I had taken my Speedy to a local watch service centre, where they sell pre owned watches. They take them on consignment. My Speedy had been there for about 6 weeks, and I decided that I wanted to get it back. When I went into the shop, th...