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matt4hand · 17 October 2011, 04:03 AM

Mods,

I know this is an Omega in the vintage Rolex section but I figured the vintage guys could help me with this more than the Omega forum. Feel free to move if you must.

I thought I would share some pictures of my Omega Automatic that was given to me by my mom recently. She and my stepfather raised me from the time I was 10 until I left for college.

My stepfather passed away from cancer this year and the watch was given to him by his father who got it for 25 years of service. On the back it reads" presented to D.L Christian 25 years of loyal service. Union camp corporation 1973

It's my first Omega and I'm not really sure what to do with it. Surprisingly, it is running pretty good within 30 seconds a day. I doubt its ever been serviced.

I will never sell it but I am considering having it serviced and sourcing a nice leather band for it. I'm trying to find out if it is real gold or not.

The caseback is stamped 166.070

kyle L · 17 October 2011, 04:12 AM

Hi Matt! Great watch, I would definitely get it overhauled. It looks real, and it's gold capped/filled. The number on the caseback is the model number.

drockadam · 17 October 2011, 05:05 AM

Wow! What a gorgeous watch! Put it on a nice brown leather strap, it'd stand out for sure! I have an old Lanco dress watch, it gets mistaken for an Omega all the time, it had a stretch gold bracelet like yours on it, I switched it to leather. It looks even better now!

cruvon · 17 October 2011, 10:25 AM

Awesome watch and great sentimental value too!

CKLinLA · 17 October 2011, 10:42 AM

These vintage Omegas are beautiful and have a classic look.

Omega actually maintains a database of vintage models on their site, and you cantry searching there for your watch. Here's the link
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/h...tches-database

If I understand the instructions right, you need to enter your model number 166.070 or add a zero to it ...... 166.0070.

Match up the movement calibre number and other spec info with your watch when you get results to check if you got the right match.

matt4hand · 17 October 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

These vintage Omegas are beautiful and have a classic look.

Omega actually maintains a database of vintage models on their site, and you cantry searching there for your watch. Here's the link
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/h...tches-database

If I understand the instructions right, you need to enter your model number 166.070 or add a zero to it ...... 166.0070.

Match up the movement calibre number and other spec info with your watch when you get results to check if you got the right match.

Thanks! I found it on there

xf384c · 18 October 2011, 02:36 PM

It would definitely look better with the original black leather strap, it will definitely complete the classic look!

Widows Son · 19 October 2011, 11:07 AM

Beautiful watch!!! Get it serviced and lose that non original hair puller band!!!!! I have a slew of vintage Omegas and they make a great dress watch.

Jagatai · 19 October 2011, 03:04 PM

Nice! She's a keeper for sure.

slcbbrown · 19 October 2011, 11:43 PM

A stainless caseback almost always means that the watch is gold plate, gold capped, etc. I'd get it serviced and polished by a local, competent watch tech. It will clean up beautifully. Then add a gator/croc strap. For a bit more affordable option, you might look at teju lizard.

What size strap does this watch take? 18mm?

ob1 · 20 October 2011, 01:20 AM

Looks great matt, and cleaned up it'll be a fantastic watch with deep sentimental value.

17 October 2011, 04:03 AM	#1
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Vintage with family history Mods, I know this is an Omega in the vintage Rolex section but I figured the vintage guys could help me with this more than the Omega forum. Feel free to move if you must. I thought I would share some pictures of my Omega Automatic that was given to me by my mom recently. She and my stepfather raised me from the time I was 10 until I left for college. My stepfather passed away from cancer this year and the watch was given to him by his father who got it for 25 years of service. On the back it reads" presented to D.L Christian 25 years of loyal service. Union camp corporation 1973 It's my first Omega and I'm not really sure what to do with it. Surprisingly, it is running pretty good within 30 seconds a day. I doubt its ever been serviced. I will never sell it but I am considering having it serviced and sourcing a nice leather band for it. I'm trying to find out if it is real gold or not. The caseback is stamped 166.070

17 October 2011, 10:25 AM	#4
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Awesome watch and great sentimental value too! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

17 October 2011, 04:12 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Hi Matt! Great watch, I would definitely get it overhauled. It looks real, and it's gold capped/filled. The number on the caseback is the model number.

17 October 2011, 05:05 AM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Wow! What a gorgeous watch! Put it on a nice brown leather strap, it'd stand out for sure! I have an old Lanco dress watch, it gets mistaken for an Omega all the time, it had a stretch gold bracelet like yours on it, I switched it to leather. It looks even better now!

17 October 2011, 10:42 AM	#5
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	These vintage Omegas are beautiful and have a classic look. Omega actually maintains a database of vintage models on their site, and you cantry searching there for your watch. Here's the link http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/h...tches-database If I understand the instructions right, you need to enter your model number 166.070 or add a zero to it ...... 166.0070. Match up the movement calibre number and other spec info with your watch when you get results to check if you got the right match.

18 October 2011, 02:36 PM	#7
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	It would definitely look better with the original black leather strap, it will definitely complete the classic look!

19 October 2011, 11:07 AM	#8
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Beautiful watch!!! Get it serviced and lose that non original hair puller band!!!!! I have a slew of vintage Omegas and they make a great dress watch.

19 October 2011, 03:04 PM	#9
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Nice! She's a keeper for sure.

19 October 2011, 11:43 PM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	A stainless caseback almost always means that the watch is gold plate, gold capped, etc. I'd get it serviced and polished by a local, competent watch tech. It will clean up beautifully. Then add a gator/croc strap. For a bit more affordable option, you might look at teju lizard. What size strap does this watch take? 18mm?

20 October 2011, 01:20 AM	#11
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Looks great matt, and cleaned up it'll be a fantastic watch with deep sentimental value.

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