This watch I have inherited from a relative. I cannot open it so have no info. apart from it looks much older thanmost watches I have seen on this forum. Can anyone add some knowledge?

 

Blind guess would be along the lines of a 1910's-1920's (Omega Officer's trench watch).......http://www.bonanza.com/listings/1910-s-WWI-Omega-Swiss-Trench-Watch-with-Pierced-Shield/12018330 <<<Link to similar.......... also an Image very similar of a 1918>>>http://www.ebay.com/itm/1918-WW1-SO...es_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item35c0713f1ePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Thanks for all the replies. The date of 1920's was confirmed by relatives and the trenchwatch seems very similar. I am a bit worried about the soldering and the wrong hands but the size is 27mm diameter if that is significant. I will follow up the suggestion of taking it to a watchmaker to get it opened. I ccould come back with more info. or even go to the omega website where they ask for ref. numbers.

 

Following up gatorcpa's suggestioin I found a watchmaker to open the back. The number on the back plate is 5313576 and on the inside case 5603746. He couldn't find the cal % (whatever that is ) and I don't have digital camera so no more pictures. Am interested to know if this helps identification.

 

thanks dsio for the date info. Confirms the family history and caliber (gatorcpa) was the word I couldn't remember from the watchmaker/repairer. He said it was probably somewhere near the face and he did not want to dismantle it that much. From looking in ebay I estimate value around £250 Do you agree?

 

Mine is a bit larger and older

 

Lol

 

Forget about the size what about the value?

 

Thanks dsio. I agree about the size and it's not suitable for a woman so it would only appeal to collectors. Keep your eyes on ebay.

 

http://www.brisbanevintagewatches.com/subpage_product_view.php?id=1695 Basically have seen this watch (or similar) fetch from 200 to 1900 US Dollars....from ebay to private dealer. It's a windy market out there!

 

Thanks Myvintageomega for that info. It does seem a very wide price range With your dealer's hat on could you give my watch your valuation? I notice the one you have is not gold.