Early Omega Wristwatch?

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UncleBuck

·Oct 22, 2017·understands the decision making hierarchy

Tire-comedon

'pocket watch'... looks like a women's recased pocket watch .

That explains all the non-Omega and perhaps, Russian hallmarks.
Apparently the Ukrainians were already busy back then!

Whatever, it sure is beautiful....and your provenance makes it truly "one-of-a-kind"!
Enjoy the fond memories and wear it in good health.
I think it's wonderful.

 

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Andras

·Oct 22, 2017

Thank you UncleBuck. This one have only Swiss hallmarks. I post even more photos a few days age.
Because this one made for someone to Russia 110 years ago, I just thought with “From Russia with Love” this should be the very first James Bond watch.

 

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Andras

·Oct 22, 2017

Can someone tell what is the value of it? I’m really curious.

 

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dancazacu

·Oct 25, 2017

Hi
Well the bay range is from 300 $ to 1000 $... But only if you listed that watch on bay you will find out the market value.
Dan

 

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Tire-comedon

·Oct 25, 2017

dancazacu

Hi
Well the bay range is from 300 $ to 1000 $... But only if you listed that watch on bay you will find out the market value.
Dan

Hi,
I seriously doubt that the range is such for a recased pocket watch...

 

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dancazacu

·Oct 26, 2017

Tire-comedon

Hi,
I seriously doubt that the range is such for a recased pocket watch...

In an original Omega gold case?
I think it will do in 350 😀

 

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inatime

·Jun 28, 2018

] Older thread but then again I just joined the forum. My 1907 +/- early Omega.

 

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dougiedude

·Jun 28, 2018·Carpe horologium!

@inatime Great intro, sir!

Welcome to the forum 👍!

My circa 1910 says hello:

Hands are replacements. I had one of the Forum family members make the strap.

Later case number for mine:

Have you seen this early Ω ad for them?

Edited: Jun 28, 2018

 

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inatime

·Jun 28, 2018

Thanks for the welcome. Yes, I have seen the ad. These are cool first generation wristwatches. I'm looking for a strap like yours!

 

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dougiedude

·Jun 28, 2018·Carpe horologium!

inatime

I'm looking for a strap like yours!

I searched and could find nothing of appropriate quality... finally decided to have @jankoxxx make the perfect fit and size 😀. Well worth it, IMO.

 

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OMTOM

·Jun 29, 2018

inatime

I'm looking for a strap like yours!

David Boettcher also specializes in these:
http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/index.php

 

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Speedmasterfan88

·Jun 29, 2018

I just realized that I didn’t follow up with some post service pictures, so here they are, enjoy 😀.

 

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Mr Watch

·Apr 5, 2021

Mr Watch

I believe the watch above is a original wristwatch. The arabic figures on the dial is rather special. Study for instance the figure 7. Is this dialdesign known by Omega?

Below some photos on another early Omega wristwatch. Silvercase with number 4746338, movement with number 3951820. The watch need to be restored. The case is marked "Depose 9846". I believe this is a patent regarding the wires on the case. How old is this watch and do you know the caliber? Perhaps same as the first watch..? There is no calibermark visible...
😀

At last I had some time at the bench. This is a very early Omega wristwatch. But what year was it produced?
Some new pictures............

Best rgds
Peter

 

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Mr Watch

·Apr 5, 2021

Patent Louis Brandt 1894....

 

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Raymondo5508

·Apr 5, 2021

Produced around 1911 going by movement serial number.
Nice watch.....

 

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Mr Watch

·Apr 5, 2021

Thanks Raymond!

What´s the price for a certificate from Omega?

 

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SkunkPrince

·Apr 5, 2021

I have a watch with a similar serial that would imply 1910... and other information that implies the caliber was not introduced until 1917.

So I am disinclined to believe serial lists from that era.

As for getting a certificate from Omega... I wouldn't bother. Like as not no records exist anymore from back then.

 

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OMTOM

·Apr 6, 2021

To answer @Mr Watch, I received an Omega Extract last month that cost me CHF 120 – and gave me all the information I was hoping for. An excellent service.

To comment on the post by @Raymondo5508, Omega listed watches in this period according to case number – the movement numbers were often wildly out of sequence. I would recommend considering case numbers for (approximate) dating in this period. For example, I have 1911/1912 Omega watches with case numbers 47***** – with movement numbers respectively 267****, 335**** and 410****. The movements were often made in batches and not used – sometimes for years.

To comment on the post by @SkunkPrince, my extract was for a watch dating 1903. The Omega Archive goes back to 1894 (with extracts available from that period). There are of course gaps – after 127 years, that is no surprise. You would be hard pushed to find similar records from another watch – or (for example) motor manufacturer. Yes, you can’t be sure, but in my opinion it’s worth trying.