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·Bought this a couple of years ago and had it serviced. It appears to be my oldest wristwatch.
According to my research, the company Kirby & Beard, a sewing needle manufacturer from England, opened their Paris branch in 1878. They started trade with luxury goods and became Omegas most important customer for over 40 years.
From 1906 Omega produced the first non-military wristwatches exclusively for Kirby & Beard. They were made to be worn under the right arm, therefore coming with the crown at 9 o'clock. The original ad is from April 27th, 1907.
Is my information correct? Anything to add? Does anybody have a similar or older Omega?
According to my research, the company Kirby & Beard, a sewing needle manufacturer from England, opened their Paris branch in 1878. They started trade with luxury goods and became Omegas most important customer for over 40 years.
From 1906 Omega produced the first non-military wristwatches exclusively for Kirby & Beard. They were made to be worn under the right arm, therefore coming with the crown at 9 o'clock. The original ad is from April 27th, 1907.
Is my information correct? Anything to add? Does anybody have a similar or older Omega?
