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Re: my grandmother's Omega

In Response To: my grandmother's Omega ()

: My paternal grandmother died at age 84 in 1975. I inherited her
: Omega watch. I wore it for years, then stopped. I dug it out the
: other day and mailed it off to the Swatch Group to see about
: getting it repaired and replacing the cheap band that was on it.
: Today in the mail, I received an estimate of $1,455.14 to repair
: the watch, stating because of the delicate nature of the
: repairs, they have to send it to Switzerland.

: I kind of have the feeling this watch is worth some money. I have
: searched through the pictures available and cannot find this
: watch anywhere.

: Does anyone know what a solid gold OLLLLLLLLLLLLLD Omega might be
: worth? I'm trying to determine whether or not it's worth the
: money to have it fixed.

: Thanks!

: Denise

Let's try to identify the watch as much as possible without photos

First, what does the estimate say? They will have given you a good bit of information or will if you inquire further.

In the meantime:

Pocket watch or wristwatch?

Manual winding, automatic winding, tuning fork or quartz?

Approximate age, if you know?

Size in millimeters -- width, length and thickness, as best you remember?

Case metal: 14k or 18k?
Any external gemstones?

Bracelet or strap?

Sam aka Hewybaby