I recently purchased an old omega seamaster from a well known auction site. How do i determine the value of my omega pocket watch answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. No minute marks may be a model that didnt have and cant tell if there is a sweep second pinion and its missing the sweep hand. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. He is a proven expert in vintage omegas from the 40s, 50s and 60s and has a history of watch sales online for over 15 years.
Omega model numbers are not stamped on the watch, but may appear on the box or warranty card. Manual winding watches will have no identification. Dec 24, 2015 5 apps every watch enthusiast should download now from industry news to vintage prices, heres how to stay uptodate when youre on the go. Omega also used other reference numbering formats consisting of 4, 5 and 6 7 with the extra zero reference numbers, but the same methodology can be used in your research. What makes omega pocket watches so special, intriguing and hard to determine is the jungle of calibers matched up by the beauty of the dials and the variety of the cases they were fitted in. I took a bit of a gamble, it looked in a right old state with a cracked crystal, broken bracelet, covered in crud and with a slightly pitted dial. The watch was my great grandfathers which has been. Highly exotic when new and still the same today, this beautiful white gold vintage omega is one of the most evocative watches on our website. I bought a 1952 omega on ebay a few years ago and was wanting more details about it. Vintage vintage 1969 omega speedmaster professional 145. I am sure this has been posted somewhere, but i came across this database that omega has detailing all of their various brands. I believe the watch to be a 1972 geneve model and im hoping someone can confirm or deny or provide any additional info. The case is a screw back and the back is numbered 1660118. Help identify my vintage omega i usually consider the good dr ranffts site to be the definitive source for movement information.
Call and talk to tim if you need a service, repair, or restoration or if you are looking to buy a classic vintage. Many watch enthusiasts dream of owning at least one timepiece by omega. Hi all, im new to the forum and am sure ill be learning a lot. In this article, ill show you exactly how to identify a vintage omega watch. This chart is in no way a substitute for contacting omega vintage information with the serial number of an omega movement and requesting information as it is a very inexact guide. Moonwatch only, the eguide including an interactive. Hello all, i have been looking for information to help identify a watch received from my grandfather and have stumbled upon this forum. Omega watches were the choice of nasa and the first watch on the moon in 1969.
Swiss movement identification, downloadable books by horloger rhabilleur. This is where the omega collectors meet and discuss or ask questions about their watches. When louis brandt passed away in 1879, he left the company to his two sons louispaul and cesar, who moved omega to bienne in january 1880. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cd. The goal is to design a powerful tank capable of defeating opponents within the frames of a limited budget. It was updated and newly published on november 14, 2019. On chrono24 youll find prices for 35 omega ref 168017 watches and can compare and buy a ref 168017 watch at a low price. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as.
Tim is an experienced watchmaker specializing in vintage omega watch service and vintage watch sales. New york watch company production dates from pocketwatchsite. It has been extremely helpful in identifying pieces and parts for my franken projects. Dating back your vintage longines watch by using the serial number is the most exact way to identify your watch. How do i determine the value of my omega pocket watch. Vintage watch servicing and repair specialising in omega.
These omega watches are often smaller and slimmer for a weightless feel. Its now possible to have certificate of authenticity. Rock an omega womens watch whenever youre on the move. Jun 24, 2016 what makes omega pocket watches so special, intriguing and hard to determine is the jungle of calibers matched up by the beauty of the dials and the variety of the cases they were fitted in. I wish i could add a picture to this, but i will do my best to describe it. Publishers quarter green cloth, grey cloth, stamped in gilt. Collecting vintage omega watches page 3 of 4 ablogtowatch. Identification of clockwatch models and makers and when they were made. Solid gold bands are resistant to corrosion, so these omega watches will look like new for years to come.
Please dont buy a vintage watch, let alone an omega, without having a look at the movement. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. Entirely made of gold, the bands are highly precious and beautiful. The dial also will help the watch owner identify the wittnauer as an automatic selfwinding model or manual wind version. Omegaaddict omega watch sales, watch repair, vintage. Hai i have an omega vintage watch with inscriptions at the back and y17348 and also 10681547.
However, in this case it really looks like he is wrong. If you have a recent omega model, there is a good chance your serial number was etched into the case. Omega constellation automatic 168017 omega reference ref. From industry news to vintage prices, heres how to stay uptodate. You want a clean watch that has not been molested refinished or replaced parts are anathema for vintage collectors. Simply contact and asks for archive extract a service available on the official longines website. Apr 28, 2017 for a brand that has for so long been the closest rival to rolex in terms of innovation and name cachet, vintage omega timepieces are hugely undervalued. Preowned omega watches buy a preowned omega watch on chrono24. Use the serial numbers to identify the age and production year of your vintage longines watch. Omega watch discussions vintage omega watches help, discussion and advice vintage omega watch identification help wayne6890 aug 24, 20. Recently, a fellow tzer inadvertently posted in the omega forum the direct email address of john diethelm of omega vintage information. Shop the latest omega vintage gold watches products from collectors1946, vintagemessage on etsy, beverly madison and more on wanelo, the worlds biggest shopping mall. Vintage omega watches for sale omega vintage watches.
I like the look of its orange details with relatively clean dial, and that little symbol at the 6 oclock. During first thirty years after it was founded, brandt maintained a modest business, selling his watches to customers around the world. Omega sa is a swiss luxury watchmaker based in bielbienne, switzerland. This article discusses notable models, movements, identification.
To give you an idea of the overwhelming variety in the current omega watch world, sabine zwettler has put together a guideline of references. Omega casts the player into the role of a cybertank designer and programmer. Vintage watches from omega, rolex, breitling, longines and others. The swiss brand definitely ranks among the most popular watch firms ever. Following up on that, id like to share a bit more of my passion for all timekeepers vintage by presenting a state of the. They say there is no greater form of flattery as imitation. Wittnauer selfwinding watches will have the word automatic printed above the 6 or under the wittnauer name at the top of the dial. Based on the identification program included in emoonwatch only, we have made it available for everyone. The great attention to detail in omega vintage watches is never more apparent than in their 1969 flightmaster model. Vintage omega watch identification help omega forums. If you seek more information about longines place in the history of watchmaking then read a chapter or two right here. It is stainless steel, manual winding, the second movement is at the bottom of the dial with only a cross mark no numerals, the only hour numerals are 12 3 9, white dial, the numerals have a.
As the price of the genuine item increases, so will the quality of the fake omega watches, since the forgers can invest more money into production. Preowned omega watches buy a preowned omega watch on. The best identifier of a watch is its serial number. Omega also has an extensive database of their vintage watches on their website, so if you need further information about your omega timepiece, you can go to omega vintage watches information and identify your timepiece note that all serial numbers may not be exact by the very year, but more so help you find the approximate year of your omega. I have an omega watch and i am trying to identify it.
You might think that knowing the model number would be better than having a photograph. The scholarship on vintage omega speedmasters has reached an. For a brand that has for so long been the closest rival to rolex in terms of innovation and name cachet, vintage omega timepieces are hugely undervalued. Help identify vintage omega some dont have model names, but this appears to be a refinished dial.
If you would like to post a question just, fill in the form below. Indeed, fake omega watches have been around for many years and as the brands success grew so did the number and quality of imitations. A little while back i wrote a defense or justification, depending on how you look at it of vintage watch collecting for ablogtoread. Omega constellation automatic 168017 omega reference ref id. How do i identify my vintage omega watch omega forums. The scholarship on vintage omega speedmasters has reached an impressive point, but its depth and complexity came with a notunexpected challenge. Tried browsing through some vintage omega collections but couldnt find it, and figured it could take me ages like that. But for sale postings, commercial solicitation and ads are not allowed. This isnt the first time this has happened, and there seems to be some confusion on how and when to contact omega vintage information for the answers to questions. The third best identifier of a watch is a model number.
With seven colourcoded hands, three crowns, two push buttons and a blue gmt hand, designed to look like a jet airliner, to allow pilots to keep track of a second time zone and a dial to show whether it is am or pm this watch was. It is the honeycomb face as well, nice to know others value them too. W hen buying vintage from any brand originality is key. However it is potentially useful for narrowing down the vintage of omega watches. The hows and whens to contact omega vintage information.
Dec 22, 2010 i bought a 1952 omega on ebay a few years ago and was wanting more details about it. But outside of omega, hardly anyone has the ability to look up model numbers older than about 10 years. This article was originally published on april 20, 2019. Some of the modern fakes are so good, that only by. Omega watch reference guide,serial numbers,production dates. The biggest problem with omegas, particularly dress models, is the.
Original and immaculate, it is a highly desirable collectors item and serious investment piece. Casio g shock keeps much better time than a fully serviced vintage omega. See all the iconic models and true pieces of history created by omega over the years. Vintage 1960 omega single button royal canadian air force chronograph reference 3462. Can anyone let me know how much it is worth or how old it may be. Omega watch reference guide,serial numbers,production. Learn more about how to include photos and html in your postings to contact someone with a question not relevant to other readers of the forum, please click on their email address and contact them privately. Omega as do most manufacturers use precision lasers to etch these numbers, so you may need a magnifying glass to read the digits correctly. Jun 11, 2014 hi all, im new to the forum and am sure ill be learning a lot. Granted, there are plenty of rare and iconic vintage omegas out there that go for big bucks at auction various iterations of the speedmaster come to mind, but the core models from the 50s, 60s and 70s that were made in huge numbers. Thanks very much for your help, i am very proud of this watch.
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