I won this one recently. Not in working condition though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-15-Jewel-Wristwatch-From-1935-/222280958123Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network Looking at the movement photos the right side of the movement appears to be damaged due to...rust? Oxidation? Definitely aiming to get this restored; not sure what else could be lurking underneath. I will get more photos once I receive it.
It is a 26,5 caliber. It is not unusual to see those movements with some lacks of plating. You only see the brass under the silver color plating. Nothing to worry about I think - if it is the only issue. I have a 26,5 with lacks of plating which works very well after a service. Brass will get some oxydation with time and may yet have some. Of course, a movement with its nice plating is better, but it matches the age of the movement - and if you want you can replace the barel plate or have it replated. But of course it does not explain why the watch does not work!
hmm. I just got a 1929 23.7mm with no crown for around the same price from the bay in France. Everything seems to work (I hope)..Sometimes you just gotta take it to the watchmaker before you do something you regret.
Hi Francois and chipsotoole, I received the watch yesterday and opened it up. A little shaking allowed the watch to run briefly, before stopping. A quick touch of the balance suggests that the staff is either loose or bent. It is out of my expertise to replace balances, so off to the watchmaker it will go It's around 30mm across without crown; 32mm with it and 36mm between lugs. Interestingly, this one has a Handley case, meaning it was cased in Australia. First Omega I've seen like that.
Hi, Does the movement work - even briefly - dial up and dial down? If it does, the staff is not broken - but it could be worn or bent though. Nevertheless, good idea to bring the watch to your watchmaker!
If I shake the watch and sit it dial down/dial up, it does run; albeit, with that distinctive scratchy sound a faulty balance makes. So your diagnosis would be right on the money.