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cowboyinkd
·Inherited a cool omega. I think I have it dated to 1918 but am I right and what model is it? Planing on keeping it since its just my style and came from fam but would like to know as much as possible. Thnx!
Anybody able to i.d. this Omega pocket watch?
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersWelcome to the forum. Could you provide better quality pictures and update the thread title to include Omega pocket watch?
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cowboyinkd
·I could possibly dig up my cannon and try that if the pics from my tab-s8 make it unidentifiable. As to the title , ok, I am a guest here so if it matters of course I can, I know I'm new but I did take the time to read the rules and to read the stickie on posting in the vintage forum....so what did I miss and please explain who you are and why it is important I change what I say??
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFThere’s not that many pocket watch fans around just because they’re a bit out of style these days but that one does look like it has an uncracked dial which is nice and in decent shape. If you get it serviced it should actually keep quite good time, I’d just go to a local independent watchmaker not to Omega, and probably get it polished too if you like that, then enjoy it.
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cowboyinkd
·There’s not that many pocket watch fans around just because they’re a bit out of style these days but that one does look like it has an uncracked dial which is nice and in decent shape. If you get it serviced it should actually keep quite good time, I’d just go to a local independent watchmaker not to Omega, and probably get it polished too if you like that, then enjoy it.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne Australiaso what did I miss and please explain who you are and why it is important I change what I say??
His suggestion to include Omega in the title helps others in the future to search for "Omega Pocket Watch Identification Request" for example.
For better photos, try to avoid direct lighting and use natural daylight, near a window with soft light maybe. If you can, provide macro pics of the serial number on the case and movement, as well as pics of what I suspect are hallmarks.
Providing the diameter of the main plate (in millimetres) will also assist in identifying the exact movement.
Omega pocket watches at the time (early 20th century) didn't have model names like current editions (Seamaster etc). They were simply a "Gents Omega Lépine watch" or similar for Hunter cased (Savonnette) models.
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DaveK
··Yoda of Yodelers...so what did I miss and please explain who you are and why it is important I change what I say??
We have an enduring pocket watch thread that you might enjoy, https://omegaforums.net/threads/calling-all-pocket-watch-buffs.127856/. It would be great to hear more about your watch and the backstory
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cowboyinkd
·Welcome to the forum. Could you provide better quality pictures and update the thread title to include Omega pocket watch
Welcome to the forum. Could you provide better quality pictures and update the thread title to include Omega pocket watch?
@DaveK is a forum member who is trying to help.
His suggestion to include Omega in the title helps others in the future to search for "Omega Pocket Watch Identification Request" for example.
For better photos, try to avoid direct lighting and use natural daylight, near a window with soft light maybe. If you can, provide macro pics of the serial number on the case and movement, as well as pics of what I suspect are hallmarks.
Providing the diameter of the main plate (in millimetres) will also assist in identifying the exact movement.
Omega pocket watches at the time (early 20th century) didn't have model names like current editions (Seamaster etc). They were simply a "Gents Omega Lépine watch" or similar for Hunter cased (Savonnette) models.
Thank you! Yeah I'm trying to figure out how to edit my title. I have no problem learning to do things ways that work just like to know why. because often it requires time and effort, like now, to do. So if it matters sure lol. If I can find my cannon ill try to get better shots during the day tomorow. I'm in no rush as I will be opening it myself and im keeping it so no reason to rush possibly messing threads up. Any tips for oil and where? I know these need lubrication every so often and it isn't going to a watch maker lol. Not with bills due anyways...
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI could possibly dig up my cannon and try that if the pics from my tab-s8 make it unidentifiable. i am a little nervous about opening it again as the threads are ohhh so fun to get right putting it back together. specificaly which points do you need?As to the title , ok, I am a guest here so if it matters of course I can, I know I'm new but I did take the time to read the rules and to read the stickie on posting in the vintage forum....so what did I miss and please explain who you are and why it is important I change what I say??
When you can give us better photos and the diameter of the movement plate we can move on to identification.
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Dan S
·I could possibly dig up my cannon and try that if the pics from my tab-s8 make it unidentifiable. i am a little nervous about opening it again as the threads are ohhh so fun to get right putting it back together. specificaly which points do you need?As to the title , ok, I am a guest here so if it matters of course I can, I know I'm new but I did take the time to read the rules and to read the stickie on posting in the vintage forum....so what did I miss and please explain who you are and why it is important I change what I say??
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bardamu
·Serial number looks starting with 622 to me, so it could be from 1924
