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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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...

 

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

 

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

 

@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?

 

Thanks for the welcome. Yes, I have seen the ad. These are cool first generation wristwatches. 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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Patent Louis Brandt 1894....

 

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

 

Thanks Raymond!

What´s the price for a certificate from Omega?

 

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.

 

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.