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Re: Omega wristwatch identification
In Response To: Omega wristwatch identification *PIC* ()

: Hi,
: I need to identify my wristwatch (on pictures below) and find out
: its model name and year of made. I am sure that it is a model
: older than 2o years and bracelet is probably type 1193. It is
: written on it, but in pictures from internet this bracelet model
: looks a bit different. There are no identify markers on body, no
: serial numbers, nothing. Only signs Omega, Automatic, Geneve,
: Swiss Made and Omega logo. Maybe it is fake. I don't know.
: Sorry for my English.
: Another Pictures:
: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2500632/DSCF1337.JPG
: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2500632/DSCF1338.JPG
: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2500632/DSCF1339.JPG
: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2500632/DSCF1340.JPG
: Thanks

The identification of the watch is easier if the watch can be opened.

The inside of the case back will have a number in the form 1111 or 11111. This will be the case/model number.

The movement of the watch will have two numbers. One will be three digits (111) near a horseshoe shape (the Greek letter Omega). This is the calibre number.

The movement will also have an 8 digit number (11111111) which will be the movement serial number. This number will give you a reasonably accurate estimate of the age of the watch.

If you can provide these numbers, we can tell you much more.

By appearance, the watch appears to be from the late 1950s or early 1960s. The bracelet may have been added later. The Geneve collection was (in that era) some of Omega's finer watches.

Sam aka Hewybaby

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