Looking For More Info (inherited collection)

[jlb]

Hello to all! 

I am new to this forum and was looking for some information on the collection I have recently inherited. Attached is the image of the first watch in my collection. I plan to upload more of the watches when i find some time to do so. 

Any information in regards to the watch attached would be extremely helpful. (Valuation, repair costs, etc.)

Hope to hear from some of you and looking forward to speaking more about the collection I am so proud to own. 

Best,
JLB

[rw16610]

Welcome to the forum! That's a lovely piece there. Sadly I don't have any details on hand, but enjoy learning more regarding the history of vintage watches, Omega especially.

[Baco Noir]

Feb 9, 2023 15:55:40 GMT -6 rw16610 said:

Welcome to the forum! That's a lovely piece there. Sadly I don't have any details on hand, but enjoy learning more regarding the history of vintage watches, Omega especially.

I’m looking on my phone so it’s hard to see minute details, so I’m no help either. It’s not common to for me to see a cushion case Omega. But Omega has a system where you can get info on the way the watch left the factory.

www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/extract-of-the-archives

[rw16610]

That's right, ordering an Extract from the Archives is a pretty neat process and one that I've been through for a vintage Omega.

With the case opened it'll be no issues to gather the required details which will inevitably lead to additional information. Vintage Omega watches have countless variants or models, which is what makes me find them more interesting. However, this can really complicate the process as it's tough to tell which bracelet / strap it was sent from the factory with, etc.

Below are some details and images from the post I made a while back regarding the Extract from the Archives process.

[Archer]

You will have difficulty getting an extract for that one. There's no case number inside the case back that I can see. This appears to be a locally made case, rather than one from Omega - this was done in several countries back in the day to avoid customs duties, as it was cheaper to import movements and case them locally than it was to import finished gold watches.

The Cal. 601 in the watch is a reliable movement, and is easily serviced by any watchmaker with an Omega parts account.

Cheers, Al

[jlb]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY AND HELP !

[jlb]

THANK SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY AND HELP !