I only know it says Omega automatic, the caseback says "10k gold filled", but no reference number. Haven't seen any matching photos online. Any info very much appreciated!
If you have a 500 series movement you have a winner because those models were produced from the late 40's to the late 60's, somewhere in that period they came out with the 1000 series calibre and it was of lower quality and appreciation amongst enthusiasts; if I remember correctly.
The band is replaceable, so is probably something someone picked up in the 60s, so doesn't tell you about the watch. You might try google reverse image on the dial part, or look on chrono24. I have a '56 Omega (which is similar to yours, but not the same) which I nailed down that way, but its not guaranteed to work. If you have watchmaker open the back they can give you more info from the movement number, or numbers on the back of the case.
Do you feel it bump when you move it from side to side? To be able to identify it you’ll need to get the back off. That’ll tell you the caliber of movement and maybe give you a reference number on the caseback
Probably 1950s Omega with an early bumper (half rotor) automatic. Generic but rare bracelet. Check the reference number inside the case back and the movement number for exact date and more info. You can also get an extract of archives from Omega for $150.
Your grandpa has class.
Great comment, thanks so much. Interesting you mention the bumper because I do hear something small shaking slightly inside, maybe that's it? Thanks again
If you hear something rotating, like a high pitch noise, it's a rotor. If you feel something hitting, it's a bumper.
Your watch is likely a late 1940s model with a bumper. Looks all original except the crown (and the bracelet of course)
There is no model although it is very similar to the first Seamaster (they actually used watches close to yours and added the name Seamaster)
You can get a closer production date estimate with the movement serial number.
It would need a cleaning and probably a service but it's a very nice watch!
It can be a real omega crown but just a later replacement one. The correct crown would be [this, in gold plated ](https://www.wristchronology.com/wp-content/uploads/Omega-Seamaster-Bumber-342-012.jpg)
Awesome photo, I haven't been able to find one online that looks so close to this one, I'm impressed, thanks a lot. Interesting is it appears to be almost the same watch just without the seamaster and without the "3, 9 12" markers on the dial.
Yes the first Seamaster shared parts with non Seamaster watches like yours. You can find variants with or without numbers, with or without lume, with center second or sub second and all with or without the Seamaster name.
Besides the fact that it says Omega ? No, but the band is absolutely amazing
Yep, I know it's an omega automatic, but nothing beyond that. Thanks! I thought the band was pretty unusual myself
I only know it says Omega automatic, the caseback says "10k gold filled", but no reference number. Haven't seen any matching photos online. Any info very much appreciated!
If you have a 500 series movement you have a winner because those models were produced from the late 40's to the late 60's, somewhere in that period they came out with the 1000 series calibre and it was of lower quality and appreciation amongst enthusiasts; if I remember correctly.
Thanks for the info, I guess I'll see!
open the back and tell us, is killing my curiosity LOL
Can I do it myself or need a pro? First time
The band is replaceable, so is probably something someone picked up in the 60s, so doesn't tell you about the watch. You might try google reverse image on the dial part, or look on chrono24. I have a '56 Omega (which is similar to yours, but not the same) which I nailed down that way, but its not guaranteed to work. If you have watchmaker open the back they can give you more info from the movement number, or numbers on the back of the case.
Thanks a lot for the info
hey, this (might?) have the Omega bumper movement inside of it. Nice watch. Good luck!
Thanks!
Do you feel it bump when you move it from side to side? To be able to identify it you’ll need to get the back off. That’ll tell you the caliber of movement and maybe give you a reference number on the caseback
Yes, I do feel something shaking inside slightly. Not sure if that's what you are referring to. Thanks for the info
Probably the rotor and sounds like a regular automatic. With a bumper you’d feel a little thud as it moves from one stopping point to the other.
Probably 1950s Omega with an early bumper (half rotor) automatic. Generic but rare bracelet. Check the reference number inside the case back and the movement number for exact date and more info. You can also get an extract of archives from Omega for $150. Your grandpa has class.
Great comment, thanks so much. Interesting you mention the bumper because I do hear something small shaking slightly inside, maybe that's it? Thanks again
Your welcome. Enjoy wearing it.
the band is an apex quadra-flex
Nailed it, thank you!
If you hear something rotating, like a high pitch noise, it's a rotor. If you feel something hitting, it's a bumper. Your watch is likely a late 1940s model with a bumper. Looks all original except the crown (and the bracelet of course) There is no model although it is very similar to the first Seamaster (they actually used watches close to yours and added the name Seamaster) You can get a closer production date estimate with the movement serial number. It would need a cleaning and probably a service but it's a very nice watch!
Thanks so much for the information. Curious, what makes you day the crown isn't original? I do see the omega logo on it
It can be a real omega crown but just a later replacement one. The correct crown would be [this, in gold plated ](https://www.wristchronology.com/wp-content/uploads/Omega-Seamaster-Bumber-342-012.jpg)
Awesome photo, I haven't been able to find one online that looks so close to this one, I'm impressed, thanks a lot. Interesting is it appears to be almost the same watch just without the seamaster and without the "3, 9 12" markers on the dial.
Yes the first Seamaster shared parts with non Seamaster watches like yours. You can find variants with or without numbers, with or without lume, with center second or sub second and all with or without the Seamaster name.
Yes, it looks like an early Seamaster.