Help with my Omega Pocket Watch

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I am brand new here and have just inherited this Omega pocket watch. I love that i have a little piece of history in my hands but I dont know what to do with a pocket watch. I'm not sure if $500, to get it serviced, is worth it or not. That doesn't include new hands, new glass, or whatever else they find that needs to be replaced.

I have looked up this type of watch but haven't found it exactly like mine. Short, fat Roman Numerals on the face but you can see it.

Does anyone have an idea where and when my watch is from?

Thanks!

 
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Hi!

I am brand new here and have just inherited this Omega pocket watch. I love that i have a little piece of history in my hands but I dont know what to do with a pocket watch. I'm not sure if $500, to get it serviced, is worth it or not. That doesn't include new hands, new glass, or whatever else they find that needs to be replaced.

I have looked up this type of watch but haven't found it exactly like mine. Short, fat Roman Numerals on the face but you can see it.

Does anyone have an idea where and when my watch is from?

Thanks!


Would need a movement image with serial numbers to get a better estimate of age.
Case serial numbers and movement numbers almost never match.
On the face of it 500 is quite a lot to pay for service minus parts etc, I would suggest shopping around for a better price.
It may be the sentimental family history is the thing of greater value which is cool, it's nice to see these items working as they should for future and current generations to enjoy.
 
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Hi!

I am brand new here and have just inherited this Omega pocket watch. I love that i have a little piece of history in my hands but I dont know what to do with a pocket watch. I'm not sure if $500, to get it serviced, is worth it or not. That doesn't include new hands, new glass, or whatever else they find that needs to be replaced.

I have looked up this type of watch but haven't found it exactly like mine. Short, fat Roman Numerals on the face but you can see it.

Does anyone have an idea where and when my watch is from?

Thanks!

Welcome Big Mamma E. The watch is made in Switzerland, but could have been purchased anywhere. If I had to guess an age I would say it is about 1920, see this similar example
https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/omega_steel_open_face__pocket_watch_swiss_1920_a236/as834a236:



As @ghce says, you can get a more accurate date of production form the movement serial number. I agree that $500 is too much for the starting cost of a service. I would expect to pay more like $300 US, but costs vary by country. The cost of service will likely exceed the resale value of the watch, so only get it serviced if you plan to use it. I suggest that you get a nice way to display it alongside a photo of the person you inherited it from. I had a nice case made for mine. If you send me a private message, I can share with you the contact info for the guy who made it.

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The case serial number suggests maybe 1916-17, but having both the movement and case serial numbers is always helpful. You are definitely going to need a new hour hand, and probably easiest just to get a hour/minute matching set. A watchmaker could help you with that.

You could shop around and find a cheaper service, but since this is a one-off job for you, I would think finding a competent and knowledgeable watchmaker would be more important than price. And more expensive doesn't always mean better. I would suggest gathering some firsthand recommendations, and don't be afraid to ship the watch to a good person.