Hello from New Zealand,

My brother was given this old watch (not working).

He is interested to find out when and where it was made.

Would be great if someone could help.

Many thanks

Kathryn

 

I should have included the following numbers.
On the case:

599

Q22906363X

6680463

And on the workings:

5952581

F S
A R

 

Very nice watch, possibly made for military use.

It was produced by Omega in Switzerland.

The case dates to about 1918/1920 and the movement number range is 1915 to 1923, so I would go for a military watch toward the end of World War One.

I can't see the movement clearly, but it's possibly a Caliber 18''' L.

 

Thank you very much for your help.
Do you think it is worth having repaired?

Kathryn

 

Depends whether you consider 'worth' as resale value or personal enjoyment. I'd say it's worth it.

 

My brother definitely does not want to sell it.
Your comments are very helpful. Thank you again.

Kathryn

 

The dial is in amazing condition.

 

If it were mine I'd repair it and enjoy a hundred year old time piece. If repaired properly and taken care of, it will continue keeping accurate time for another hundred years.

 

Mmmmmm....radium.....

definitely worth doing but you might want wait till after you've had kids to wear it.

in case something falls off.

 

Yes - it looks unblemished. To be honest we hadn't really thought about that but until posting in this forum we had no idea how old it was!

 

Wonderful - thank you. Appreciate the advice.