Omega watch ID?

[rwneal]

Hi, all,

I'm trying to identify this watch of my dad's. I can't find an Omega that quite matches this one. The main thing I can't reconcile is the typeface used on the numerals. I haven't been able to find an Omega with those swirly/arabesque numbers. The watch has a gift inscription of 1958 on the back, so it's no later than that.

Any ideas?

 

[FarmerTan]

That is a beautiful watch my friend! How blessed you are that is was your Dad's. I pray that you have many happy memories of him.

 

[rwneal]

Thanks! Plenty of good memories, but thankfully he's still with us, so more to come!

 

[AvocadoKing]

That's a nice watch, fren. Are you going to polish it and place a new strap on it or keep it vintage? It's nice either way, just curious.

 

[ctr]

It is a small seconds. Can't be a Deville series which was first released in 1967. Maybe a Seamaster or a Geneve.

What emblem is on the case back?

 

[FarmerTan]

Thanks! Plenty of good memories, but thankfully he's still with us, so more to come!

Amen. My Dad lives on in my heart/head.... And in the mirror, the older I get!

 

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Well @rwneal, you are in luck. I have that very watch and had it refurbished. See the before and after here: Am not holding my breath - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/am-not-holding-my-breath.610828/

 

[rwneal]

That's a nice watch, fren. Are you going to polish it and place a new strap on it or keep it vintage? It's nice either way, just curious.

A polish and new crystal. Otherwise I’ll probably keep it as is. The strap is contemporary. It probably had a replacement from the beginning.

 

[rwneal]

It is a small seconds. Can't be a Deville series which was first released in 1967. Maybe a Seamaster or a Geneve.

What emblem is on the case back?

No emblem. The back has an inscription to the original owner (it was a retirement gift) and it was polished clean.

 

[rwneal]

Well @rwneal, you are in luck. I have that very watch and had it refurbished. See the before and after here: Am not holding my breath - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/am-not-holding-my-breath.610828/

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the info and story! Glad it has a happy ending.