Hi everyone, I'm a new member.

I've just bought a very nice old desk clock, but can't find any information on the internet regarding its history or how to adjust the time and date.

Firstly I would be very grateful if anyone could explain to me how I adjust the time and date.

Secondly any light that can be shed on the history of this clock would be much appreciated.

Finally, the crown on the underside doesn't seem to want to sit inbound of its recess. As a result, the clock doesn't sit absolutely flat when placed on a surface. Any tips on how to get the crown to sit properly would be great.

Many thanks
Rufus

 

Can you pull the crown out? Usually that is how the time is changed

 

If the crown isn't operable, might need some work. That is surely how it is wound and set.

If I had to venture a guess, this is not strictly a desk clock, but rather one made to be inset in some kind of housing, perhaps a dashboard or weather station?

 

The top of the crown is under cut to allow you to grip it with your nails to pull it out for setting.

 

That was my initial thought, but I have seen others but all looked the same as this one. They just sit flush on the table as is.

 

These are definitely desk clocks. Mid to late 60's. There are quite a few variations of these regarding size and colour.

 

Here´s some period advertising to help with your research

http://www.old-omegas.com/catit67.html

http://www.old-omegas.com/italy68cat.html

 

Thank you for the replies. The crown on the underside is indeed for setting the time/date. I'm just unsure of the technique and the stops, as there doesn't appear to be a mid-stop when I pull the crown out to adjust the time and date. Which means I can only wind on.

I'll keep researching.

 

no, definitely not - it is a desk clock

 

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Yes, definitely is a desk clock. Thank you for the information.

 

Cool watch .First time i see this. As always i want't one. A GF 168 . How do you shift the date? Is it by pressing the middle of the crown on the underside? It looks

 

Could it be that it's electronic clock?

 

As it is marked 8 Days it is clearly a manual wind. Although as you have noticed during this period in the 60's there was something of a cross over regarding mechanical, electro mechanical and quartz movements being housed in similarly designed cases.

 

Movement inside is a Cal 7515 . Found this thread on TZ-UK.http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?181650-Omega-Cal-7515-close-ups-Rebuild-pics-added
So forget what i said about electronic

 

Seems either a wrong stem or the crown/stem got stuck in the pull-out position.

PS: Where did you find this nice clock?

 

Excellent find Roger!

 

Hi

and here is No4....



although the ' Rocket ' line are the best

Best - Neil

 

I too have purchased an Omega Paperweight Clock but wondering how to adjust the time and date. The winder comes out nicely but how far do you need to pull it to adjust the time. I'm just afraid of pulling it too far and damaging the clock. Is there a click to tell you it's ready to change the time?
There not too much info out there about these amazing clocks.
Any help appreciated.
Regards
Jason

 

cool clock! now I want one too. Would look great at the office haha.