Hello, everyone! I would like to ask if someone could help me identifying this old Omega pocket watch that I just won. It belonged to my grandmother's uncle, and it works perfectly. I believe it's been kept in a box for who knows how many decades.

So I'm wondering if someone could help me understand a little more about it, like the production year, movement, etc. The number found in both 'doors' inside the case is 4678815. And in the movement we can read 3766091.

Thanks so much!

Happy holidays!

 

There is a serial number on the movement that should give you appropriate year. To get the exact details of the movement you will need to provide the size.

 

Thanks so much!

I googled, and according to a chart that I found, its production year sits between 1908/1912. Very interesting!

Regarding the size, its rather small for a pocket watch. It's just slightly bigger than my 38mm Apple Watch. But I don't know if this piece of information helps.

 

It is a 7 jewels (lower quality) version of one of the numerous 19´´ like series. To be more precise we need the exact diameter of the movement.

 

To answer your immediate questions, I would guess it’s a calibre 17’’’ (looking at the size of case/spacer etc, even a 17/19’’’), dating from about 1911/1912. The cal.17’’’ movement had a diameter of 37.5 mm.

As Francois described, Omega introduced its very successful calibre 19’’’ in 1894 – but at the same time introduced similar movements in smaller sizes.

You didn’t ask us to estimate a value – the answer would be ‘sentimental’: it was in your family wasn’t it?

The final comment is that you should get it serviced if you fancy running it. You said yourself that “it's been kept in a box for who knows how many decades”. Even if it “works perfectly”, it’ll be running dry! Depending on where you live, you might be able to find a watchmaker (not just a battery-changer!) who will at least lubricate the watch for a reasonable price. Then you could add a chain and wear it with pride (with a story to tell). Otherwise, leave the hands at ‘ten-to-ten’ and tell people it has been through (at least) three wars.

Good luck. Tom

 

Thanks so much! You guys are always so knowledgeable regarding Omegas.

I'll try to find out the exact measure of the movement to discover the precise specifications of it.

And I'll definitely get it serviced at some point, but since I'm not really a pocketwatch kind-of-guy, I can wait to find a proper watchmaker.

But it is an amazing family memoir that I'll definitely cherish.

Cheers

 

Hey guys,
May you help identifying my pocket watch please?

I am not sure the movement is a genuine omega one because the serial number is only 6 digit long not 7 as it should be(!?) and there is no Omega word etched on it...and also the movement is not looking like an omega one...or probably is made in very-very early days in 184x's!?

The signes and marks I can see:
Case serial#: 26303
Hallmarks: a grouse and 0.800 ( I found what these two means)
Movement serial#: 239332

Thanks a lot in advance!
Cheery
kenlory

 

Hi,

As you guessed, it is not an Omega movement. And the case does not seem to be genuine either.

 

Thanks!
The case shouldn't be either??
Omega used the grouse hallmark as I read...or other Swiss watch co's.
...or am I wrong?

 

Concerning the case, I am surprised there is no Omega logo. That plus the fact the movement is not genuine raised doubts in my mind!

 

Okay, I see.
Thanks a lot.