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  1. bobolink May 15, 2022

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    I am new to this forum and to watch restoration (I would not dare call what I do watch making). I have an older Omega Pocket watch. Not much to go buy but is in very good condition, which makes me wonder. When I got it there was a case screw missing and the ratchet wheel was installed crooked which caused it to rub against the case closure (no damage was caused to the wheel). It also has an exceptionally clean face. So I was a bit unsure how old this really is and what was done to it prior. After disassembling and examination the only thing I could find that was broken was the mainspring.
    It is case number 5043855 (1913-1918) and movement number 5077085 (1916-1923). Years I specified may be off as I saw differences in different tables. But probably close.
    It is .800 silver, and I believe marked as German. T
    There is a small mark that looks like a bird or something on the edge of the case (see picture) cant be sure what it is it is so small even at 25X.

    Any help in identifying the model and whether it is pieced together or an original Omega?

    Thanks everyone.
     
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  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 15, 2022

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    It all looks fine to me. Your dates are about right.
    Watches at that time had no "model" name, they were just known by their style. Lépine (for an open face case) and Savonette or Hunter for a covered case.
    The silver case has a crown/moon stamp indicating that the case was for export to Germany. The small hallmark is a grouse, the Swiss mark for 800 silver.
    The vitreous enamel dial has Arabic numerals in what Omega called "Paris" style and Louis XV style hands.
    Movement is probably Caliber 19''', but if you can measure the diameter of the main plate in millimetres and provide clear photos of the front and back with the crown at 12 we can make a better call.
     
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  3. bobolink May 16, 2022

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    Thanks for the info.
    The diameter of the main plate is 40.63mm.
    Here are 2 photos front and back. I assume that is what you ment. I didnt install the movement yet but laid in the dial and hands for viewing.
    Thanks again.
     
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  4. bobolink May 16, 2022

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    Thanks for the info.
    The diameter of the main plate is 40.63mm.
    Here are 2 photos front and back. I didnt install the movement yet but laid in the dial and hands for viewing.
    Thanks again.
     
  5. jantjewgm May 16, 2022

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    Nice watch!
     
  6. bobolink May 16, 2022

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    I may have made a mistake on how I measured the movement. I measured it again from the dial side and it is 39.15mm.
     
  7. bobolink May 16, 2022

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    I keep wondering how the dial can me so clean in a watch as old. Had me thinking it was a new dial, but who knows.
     
  8. Waltesefalcon May 16, 2022

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    Vitreous enamel can hold up incredibly well. This one is original and from 1885.
     
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  9. Waltesefalcon May 16, 2022

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    At that size, I belive it is a 17 ligne.