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Re: Here are Marks pics...
In Response To: Here are Marks pics... *PIC* ()

: Steve, 1st thanks for posting the pics and ur help, much appreciated, I dont have numbers from case as I didnt open it,pics I got when I bought it, Am a bit wary about messing with something like this as im a bit of a clutz and not sure how easy or how much damage I might do to the watch.
: Hi Guys,

: Here are Mark pics ...

:

:

: I'm sure this is genuine.

: I can find a few entries in the Omega Museum
: Guide for watches featuring the 1417
: movement. Here they are :-

:
: OMEGA De Ville , 1981: Elegant, ultra-flat
: Lépine quartz calibre 1417, steel case,
: porcelain dial. (ST 191.1780)

: OMEGA De Ville , 1981: Elegant, ultra-flat
: Lépine quartz calibre 1417, steel case,
: cream dial. (ST 191.1780)

: OMEGA De Ville , 1981: Elegant, ultra-flat
: Lépine quartz calibre 1417, two-tone case,
: zoned sanded dial, Roman hands. (DL
: 191.1780)

: OMEGA De Ville , 1983: Elegant, ultra-flat
: Lépine quartz calibre 1417, two-tone case,
: zoned gilt and guilloché decor dial. (LD
: 191.1780)

: OMEGA De Ville , 1981: Elegant, ultraflat
: Lépine quartz calibre 1417, steel case,
: Clous de Paris silvered dial, Roman numerals
: on satin-brushed zone, bead minute circle,
: Roman hands. (ST 191.1780)
:

: There are a couple of watches with other
: references on the Omega Vintage Information
: site.

: 395.0818 & 395.0824

: Do you know which numbers are on the inside of
: the caseback ?

: All the Best

: Steve

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