Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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That's a phenomenal find! Looks entirely intact and original to me . . .
. . . but what's especially interesting is the rose gold bezel on an otherwise steel case. That's unusual.
I'm not really up on pre-30 movements, but the 26.5SOB was a mainstay just prior to the introduction of the 30, and fitted until stocks presumably ran out. The OXG stamping indicates the movement was destined for American issue. Parts are still available for this movement, so it's not going to be a white elephant.
Gorgeous specimen; if I'd found it under the right circumstances, I would've snagged it, too.
Cordially,
Art
Omega with 26.5SOB caliber movement
I just bought this Omega with a 26.5SOB movement. It looks OK to me, but I am no expert. I can't find any info about this dial/case combo. Anyone recognize this or seen one before. It is unusual. It has a copper or rose gold bezel which is also unusual ...
Thanks for the info
I thought it had to be valid, but info about this dial and case is hard to come by. I wish it was a 30T2 variety. This one is a little small.
This is good movement with spiral Breguet, the salmon dial with the red gold bezel matches perfect and is beautiful and rare!
The size is usally for this time. With a little bit of love from a good watchmaker, not to much love - restoring everything to new, you had a perfect watch. Congrats!
Great watch! It is steel?
According to the serial number, the watch is from 1939. In those years, Omega sold tons of watches with that movement, and with a very large number of diferents designs. I have one with serial number of 12 millons, and I never saw another one with exactly...
That's a phenomenal find! Looks entirely intact and original to me . . .
. . . but what's especially interesting is the rose gold bezel on an otherwise steel case. That 's unusual. I'm not really up on pre-30 movements, but the 26.5SOB was a mainstay just prior to the introduction of the 30, and fitted until stocks presumably ...
Thanks for the response
I posted this on omega forum as well and someone posted the catalog page from 1940. It is ref CO2063 with what it called Acier Mixe. I assume that loosely means mixed metal. I was fortunate enough to find this in a lot on ebay for $78. No direct pictures ...
You've heard the saying, "There's no such thing . . .
. . . as a bargain"? Well, they're wrong.
A very nice find.....
......many congrats. Looks nice and original. After a visit to the watch spa it will be a great addition to any collection. Regards Chris.
Can you share an image of the dial side? . . .
. . . it might be a ref CO 2063 like the OP's, or a CK 816. Intrigued, Art
The Roman numeral for 9 - IX - is incorrect . . .
. . . and you're right in assessing the dial as refinished. Cordially, Art