I wondered if anyone could help me date my watch.
I haven't removed the back at this point, but if that is the only way, let me know!
My photo skills are poor, but working on it...
Actually, that looks like one weird watch, possibly ersatz Omega . Day/date, yellow/orange dial and Roman numerals. I would have to see the movement and case close up an personal before I thought that any part of it was Omega. So, from the picture, I would be tempted to date it from last week.
Best wishes,
Bob
Ok, here goes!
My camera is poor, so not sure if the movement will help?
The case back has the serial 1660117, Omega Logo in triangle, and other bits?
1960's best guess. EDIT - looking now the one on ebay could be 1975 despite sellers description
This is the closest I can find.
Had to go to ebay - item 250592974833
Same case, movement looks the same, day/date but can't find any dial like yours (roman numerals) yet.
Can you read the serial number on the movement?
Omega's official site seems to have changed recently. You used to be able to research the older watches but seems to not be an option for the moment.
Ian
I can't make out the serial number on the movement at all. No amount of squinting does it, but working on it!
My guess would be that it is/was an Omega Geneve with cal 1022 movement from the mid 70s, which has had the dial redone/replaced. The hands may be a replacement as well.
Best wishes,
Bob
Well, it's certainly not an automatic, as the dial suggests, it's manual, so looks like a hotch potch all round. Got this of ebay over ten years ago. Was advertised as 1966, so matched my birth year. Another sentimental rip off I guess. Any more help would be appreciated.
In the picture of your movement it appears to have an automatic rotor ?Originally Posted by burnsey66
Cheers
Simon
Ralph Waldo Emerson: We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.
Oh, now this is going to get complicated! I'm only just starting out on my quest to get to know more about watches, (rather than just buying and wearing them!). All I do know, is I have to wind the watch - If I don't - It stops??????
Mid to late 70's Auto, reprinted dial , omega geneve case model NOT seamaster
You just have to wear it for it to run as it will wind itself with movement, if you find that the watch stops even when worn on the wrist then there is a problem with the movement, you should not need to manually wind the watch
Thanks Dave. Feel like chucking the thing out, but will assess the possibilities of getting back to original, whatever that may be?
its an auto, give is a few winds and then if you wear it for at least 8-10 hours daily it will keep itself wound, if thats not happening i suggest a service! looks like a rescued/redialled watch to me as i have never seen that dial colour used my omega and the print looks wrong, probably an old omega geneve. try using the macro setting on your camera (usually a little flower icon)to get a better close up.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
That's the best I can do with my withered old shaky hands!
Will post on WTB for a new camera!
According to the omega webiste that case reference is for the following:
Genève
Gents' leather strap
Reference
MD 166.0117
International collection
1972
Movement
Type: Automatic (mechanical)
Caliber number: 1022
Created in 1973
23 jewels
Central sweep-second hand
Functions
Day-date
Case
Gold-plated or steel
Case back
Screw-in
Full metal
Dial
With luminous hour markers and luminous hands
So it's not a Seamaster and if the movement reference number isn't 1022 it's a total Frankenwatch. Never mind, I'm sure most of us have been burned by an ebay purchase at one point or other
Cheers
Ian :D
Sorry to say Burnsey you've bought what looks like an Indian special there.
Here's what it should look like and some details.
GENÈVE
GENTS' LEATHER STRAP
Reference
MD 166.0117
International collection
1972
Movement
Type: Automatic (mechanical)
Caliber number: 1022
Created in 1973
23 jewels
Central sweep-second hand
Functions
Day-date
Case
Gold-plated
Case back
Screw-in
Full metal
Dial
With luminous hour markers and luminous metal hands.
Crystal
Armoured hesalite
Bracelet
Leather
Water resistance
30 meters
This watch may have existed with different dials.
More product information
Case : round (10,5 x 35 mm), 14K yellow gold-plated (20 mic.), SS case back.
For leather straps of 18 mm lug-size or attached gold-plated bracelet of ref. 1193/672.
International Collection : 1972-1979
Swiss retail price (1972) : CHF 235.-
Also available in stainless steel (ST 166.0117, CHF 220.-) and in 18K solid yellow gold (BA 166.0117).
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I hope you didn't pay too much for it.
Cheers,
Gary
Go to ebay in an hour and you might find a really nice yellow dial Seamaster.....Made in Switzerland, India and someone's Back Street!
Thanks everyone. I'll chuck it in a drawer and get round to doing something about it another time :D
Yes rather typical Indian re-dial - and not so well done in my eyes
br
Fooled me :P
Never again though, I'm getting better, plus I've a load of new forum mates around me now!
These things happen and hindsight is great, all is not lost, i might be able to help you on the dial getting this back to original (well as close as you can get it anyway) i will PM you
Dave
why not use it as a daily beater? so sense just dumping it in a drawer.....
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Thanks to the forum.
I'm sending the watch to a member. He will look at it properly and we can then assess if it's worth returning to it's original state. At least if I know it is as it should be, I will be happy
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