Help Neded - 1975 Omega De Ville

[Syed117]

Hey guys,

This past weekend my father was speaking to an old friend and the topic of watches came up. Not sure how one thing led to another, but his friend offered to send him an old Omega that he had sitting in a drawer. He mentioned that it didn't work, but my father said he would like to see it.

I was worried that it might be fake, but it arrived today and it seems to be authentic. The watch itself seems fine despite not working, however the leather strap seems to be aftermarket and added later on. The strap is labelled Speidel, is 18mm and stamped Hong Kong.

The booklet is dated August 1st, 1975 and cost 1600 rupees which was $161 dollars. I guess that seems about right, but again, I'm not sure.

If any Omega experts could chime in, I would really appreciate it. I couldn't get to the movement because it seems to go in from the front and I have no idea what I'm doing.

I'm wondering if it should even be serviced or sent to someone in an attempt to get it running again. Not sure what that would cost and what it costs as is. I do actually like it, but I'm sure a service would be a few hundred dollars at the very least. Not sure if it is even worth it.

I'm posting this on another forum as well and I appreciate any help I can get.

Here are the pictures, Please let me know if there is anything else I can add besides these images. Thank you.