Hello All

I picked up a decent trench watch in the last couple of weeks. And need some help on dating it.

Case back says 8042642 - Movement 7367030 . So not a match

Any ideas?

 

Hi,
I think it is a model 800. The serial of the case dates it from around 1929. Omega had production serial numbers for their calibers and for the cases so watches before the 50's didn't have matching numbers for both. The production year of the caliber could be earlier than the case but it is not abnormal, they used to produce batches of movements and put them in cases later, taking from the stocks on a need basis.

Nice enamel dial with Breguet hands in what seems to be very good condition. The caliber is a 26.5 SOB, the first design before 26.5 SOB T1 (T1 stands for transformation n°1). I'm not a watchmaker but the caliber looks dirty and would need a good cleaning, oiling and timing.

Here is ref 800 (with a radium dial) in a 1927 catalog :


Here in a 1930 Catalog (same dial and hands as yours) :


Here in a 1933 catalog, different dial with raised numerals, and unusual strap :


Mine says hello :

 

You are a Legend !! thanks for that info - Your model is a beaut , Very nice indeed.
I think I was lucky with this 800 , very good order & keeping good time.

 

I don't go for watches this old.... but id go for this one. Nice watch.

 

Thanks man! ... Its a cool little piece ... Go on, Ya know you want one for your collection

 

That's a lovely watch! I really do like does 1920's omegas. I think they look amazing.

 

Another silver cushion cased Omega, same size, 15 years older, unusual dial with logo only and no name :

 

I really do enjoy the aesthetic of these cushion pieces, how much are they worth paying for?

 

Hi what's the strap width on these cushion cases

 

Love those breguet numerals, apple hands, and 24 hour markings.