1902 Omega "Estrella Del Norte" by Levi Hermanos. Need help with movement specs.

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Hello all. I am hoping someone will be able to offer a little insight into whether or not this 120 year old beauty is worth holding onto.
I know "Levi Hermanos" was from the Philippines and the serial number on the movement dates to around 1900. But what I can't find is another example anywhere that even closely resembles this one. So I have no idea if this is a historical gem that is worth keeping or if it was a cheep knock off that was cheaply mass produced and is worthless.
So any information or speculation would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I don’t believe this to be a “cheap knockoff”. I think it is an Omega pocket watch from around 1900. The logos, serial numbers and bridge design all make sense.

Most watch companies back then would custom make almost anything for a price.
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A basic caliber 19''' movement, named the "Omega" (which actually became the name of the company) with a pretty but badly damaged dial.

Nothing really special but it's nice to have one of the original "Omega" movements in your collection.
 
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Okay. Thank you both for the information. Do either of you know if there is a website where I can find the specifications of Swiss movements? I also have a Longines caliber 19.73 pocket chronograph that was made in 1908 but can't find any details for that specific movement.
I wrote Longines and all they told me was the caliber, the year it was made and who it was made for.
I have been able to find all the info on my American pocket watches on the pocketwatchdatabase.com. Unfortunately, they don't have Longines or Omega time pieces in their database.
Is there a database for Swiss made time pieces??
 
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Thank you so very much. That awesome website is exactly what I was looking for.
 
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Hi, this is a nice watch. Actually it was made for the Levy Hermanos in Manila and Iloilo. Old members of my family, I wrote a book on their adventures in the Philippines after they flew Alsace during the 1870 Franco--Prussian war. https://www.amazon.fr/DEst-en-Est-Joëlle-Lasserre-ebook/dp/B0BM879CSY There is also a video of a conference I gave on this, with many pictures.
The lettering on the face is identical to those I have in my limited collection. They used to sell Omega watches and others of minor reputation, they had some very sophisticated ones and others more simple.
If one day you decide to dispose of it, please let me know, I am trying to get one for each of my grand children as a memorial of their great-great-great grand parents.
Best regards