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Re: Pics attached of Melanie's Omega watch *PICS*
In Response To: Pics attached of Melanie's Omega watch *PICS* ()

: I have uploaded and now attached, two pictures of Melanie's
: watch that she sent me. Unfortunately, as we know, there are few
: references to consult for lady's watches since they are not yet
: too collectable in today's market. However, I do think Melanie's
: watch is quite beautiful! The book "Omega Designs" by
: Anton Kreuzer indicates that the Calibre 485 is a
: modification/variant of the Calibre 480 which is a 17 jewel
: manual movement. The calibre 480 was introduced in 1955 so it is
: probably safe to say that the 485 movement is from the late
: 1950's are very early 60's. Perhaps some one can shed further
: light on this quite attractive watch. Maybe Sam can help date it
: with the approximate serial number Melanie provided(?)
: Steve

The calibre series of 480s were produced well into the 1970s. My daughter owns one from 1973.

The 29 million serial number indicates an approximate 1970 production date, with the caveat that serial numbers were not assigned to watches as they left the factory, but to production of a movement calibre, and the dates given in serial number charts are based on the first use of numbers in that series of the most used calibres. Thus those dates are only a rough estimate.

The photos on the limited number of ladies Geneve watches in the Omega Vintage database does not show a watch similar to yours, Melanie. This is unsurprising, as the database is largely based on collectors queries, and is thus far from complete.

Inside of the caseback will be a case number in the format XXX.XXXX, which also served as the model number in that era. If you inquire with Omega regarding your watch, they will require that number along with the serial number and calibre number of the movement.

Your watch is beautiful and elegant, and was a very fine timepiece in its era.

Good luck

Sam

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