Omega pocket identification

Hi Omega experts, can you help me to identify this peace, and its value?
Thanks ahead!

Pocket watches (unless something rare from PP) aren't valuable and in that condition even less so. Someone might come along and chime in but knowledge about these is pretty limited everywhere.

Yes, someone came along.

I would say that the calibre of your watch is an Omega 40.6L. It dates about 1925. It looks genuine/original! I’m afraid these are not particularly rare nor sought-after. It may have some sentimental value to you - but it has no commercial value.

I’m afraid I don’t agree with @fizz: some pocket watches are indeed valuable - but not this one.

Someone.

If pocket watches aren’t valuable, then I have an extensive wish list that I’d like you to buy for me 😉

Pocket watches are mostly fabulously overpriced on Craigslist / Facebook etc, but auctions and online forums tend to reveal market values. The thing about pocket watches is that quality fun ones can be found for just $50…



… while collector grade watches can be had for $400 +++



In North America, the railway approved watches tend to be most prized due to their excellent quality, parts availability and historical importance.

Trashed Omega pocket watches tend to not be worth any purchase price unless there is sentimental value. We see them posted here pretty regularly where someone bought a trashed one thinking it could be easily flipped - most often they can’t. Decent Omega pocket watches have value for sure, maybe more in Europe? A tired Omega pocket watch found at a yard sale isn’t a slam dunk like an old Omega wrist watch usually is.

It is good to know that the bulk of my collection isn't valuable. I suppose I should sell all my watches and buy a Speedmaster so I can finally have something of value.

Pocket watches can be really valuable! However, the majority of them are still affordable and in my opinion underpriced.

It’s strange how one thing can sometimes lead to another…

The numbers on the OP dial are unusual.

In the early decades of the last century, when the pocket watch was in its heyday, the products of Omega (and other manufacturers) followed the contemporary styles - such as art deco etc… Omega produced literally hundreds of different styles of dial - and these were of course given numbers and names.

Examples of those names were Arabe, Empire, Romain, Grec (and many others). Then there were derivatives, such as ‘Romain court à filets’ and ‘Arabe fort à plots’.

From time-to-time, these styles were updated, new styles were introduced. In 1924, a style was introduced with the name (simply) ‘Type 40,6’ - and that is the style used on the OP’s dial. And since the calibre is 40.6, perhaps not surprising.

I appreciate every feedback, thank you all.