Watch Guru's, Identify Omega

ChroniC · 5 Nov 2010 at 00:20

Hi, I have an old Omega, but trying to find out what it is a proving difficult.
It looks pretty plain and has no identifying numbers or names so unless I open the back to see if it has a code, Im stuck.
It could be worth nothing, but Omegas are normally fairly expensive even the cheapest models.
Anyone able to take a guess at it?
Thanks

It was an elderly relatives so I doubt its fake, but I'm assuming probably from the 70's or 80s. Or alternatively does anyone know a friendly forum I can ask about this without having to trawl a huge FAQ on asking for help.

Von Smallhausen · 5 Nov 2010 at 00:59

Could it be an 18K model ?

They date from around the 1940s according to websites on classic watches.

Looking at the pic, I would guess that it pre-dates the 70s but I am no expert.

bushmins · 5 Nov 2010 at 01:08

Thought this was going to be a youtube vid of Guru josh's infinity... i need sleep.

Rotty · 5 Nov 2010 at 02:52

its not fake, fairly sure of that

ask here

www.chronocentric.com

old dress Omegas are not hugely valuable, what it is made of will be the most important factor, if just gold plated then could be as little as £150, if solid gold then much more

Rotty · 5 Nov 2010 at 02:55

Von Smallhausen said:
I am no expert.

you ought to be after the amount of Omega "tyre kicking" you have done

Von Smallhausen · 5 Nov 2010 at 02:58

Have I mentioned it before Rotty ?

Rotty · 5 Nov 2010 at 02:59

Von Smallhausen said:
Have I mentioned it before Rotty ?

I have a vague recollection

Edrof · 5 Nov 2010 at 06:43

Lakitu would know?

ChroniC · 5 Nov 2010 at 21:49

Anyone else have a guess.

lakitu · 17 Nov 2010 at 10:33

Looks like it's late 70's - 80's. The only way to be sure is to take the back off and look for the calibre number. It should be a snap back so you'll need a knife. Be careful and don't apply a lot of force.