Is the Omega 15-jewel stopwatch rare?

[Tasin]

I actually have a vintage Omega stopwatch. Its name is "15 Jewel," and it bears the identification number 10532894.

My mother's great-grandfather purchased it at least more than a century ago, possibly during, before, or after the First World War.

I have also attached some photos here for your assessment. Could you please provide insights on its age, rarity, and any additional information you may have?

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[Meme-Dweller]

Needs restoration. It's water damaged and oxidized everywhere.

 

[Foo2rama]

In general stopwatches are not valuable.

restoration costs would likely far exceed any value of the piece.

also I don’t think it’s a stop watch. It’s a pocket watch with a weird crown.

 

[padders]

It’s not a stopwatch or at least doesn’t seem to be one, it’s a steel 1940s pocket watch.

Without meaning to be pessimistic, it looks like junk and will no doubt cost more to get running than the $100-200 it’s worth when running properly.

 

[DaveK]

If it’s sentimental, you could have a watchmaker glue the dial chip back in place, reinstall the second hand and wipe the case down. It might be a nice memento to keep in a pocket watch stand (from your watchmaker or Amazon).

 

[Pvt-Public]

T Tasin

I actually have a vintage Omega stopwatch. Its name is "15 Jewel," and it bears the identification number 10532894.

My mother's great-grandfather purchased it at least more than a century ago, possibly during, before, or after the First World War.

As already stated what you have is a late 1940’s pocket watch that is missing its crown.

 

[speedb]

Did your family bury it in the garden for safekeeping?