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Omega & Regina Trench Watches
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Canuck
·Sorry about the thread shift, but my 1915 Rolex, W&D (Wilsdorf & Davis) sterling case, Rebberg movement.
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchy2 watches I look for, a Signal Corps with no cracks and a clean tdmp.
I then proceeded to knock some lume off the hands while "cleaning". It survived 100 years and then lasted 2 weeks with old gorilla mitts me!
Interestingly, I obtained an Extract with the help of my friend Achim @watchyouwant and it shows a ladies pendant watch delivered to a jeweler??
Possibly to comply with the war neutrality of Switzerland?
Wonder who else has obtained an Omega Extract on their Signal Corps, might be a good discussion for "Things with Springs".
I am dealing with some challenges and can't do much right now but here are a couple trench shots.
*Note: Pre-gorilla photo.
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TigerMike
·Seems the thread is 'live'...great news.
I've had this oddball for a while now; I'm told its a semi-hermetic Trench Watch, although not entirely sure what that means.
The enamel dial, marked with the former Rhodesian Omega distributor's name, T Forbes & Son, Bulawayo, is indeed unusual and sadly has some cracks and losses around the 12 to 2 markers.
The movement has serial number 7215545.
The Dennison Watchcase Co Ltd marked case appears to be 9ct gold with indented markings: 9, an anchor, the letter E, the letters ALD and the serial number 447262.
Because of the damage to the dial I am wondering if it might be best to source a replacement....or should I just keep it the way it is...?
Any thoughts about the age, and any further information about this watch would be most appreciated.
Thanks.,
Mike
I've had this oddball for a while now; I'm told its a semi-hermetic Trench Watch, although not entirely sure what that means.
The enamel dial, marked with the former Rhodesian Omega distributor's name, T Forbes & Son, Bulawayo, is indeed unusual and sadly has some cracks and losses around the 12 to 2 markers.
The movement has serial number 7215545.
The Dennison Watchcase Co Ltd marked case appears to be 9ct gold with indented markings: 9, an anchor, the letter E, the letters ALD and the serial number 447262.
Because of the damage to the dial I am wondering if it might be best to source a replacement....or should I just keep it the way it is...?
Any thoughts about the age, and any further information about this watch would be most appreciated.
Thanks.,
Mike
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyMovement # from the early 20's but I don't recognize the caliber. It resembles the 19.4 T1 which came out in 1930 but I am hoping others will join us and clear things up.
What dial would you look for? I would accept it for what it is, enjoy the history and move on to adding other pieces to preserve.
You gotta love that bezel!
Thanks for bringing this back to life, Mike!
What dial would you look for? I would accept it for what it is, enjoy the history and move on to adding other pieces to preserve.
You gotta love that bezel!
Thanks for bringing this back to life, Mike!
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchystill qualify then to be called a 'trench watch'?
Brother Man, hard and fast definitions and rules are few and far between in this hobby!
Regarding age, Omega has a chart but there are mistakes and misprints. Moderator @gatorcpa has posted the corrections but I can't find it, maybe he will join us! Here is a link to the chart with errors.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/help-identifying-old-omega-vintage-watch.1061/#post-10754
Chronomaddox, a well-respected and much missed source, shows your watch about 1929 which would tie in with my notion of the 19.4 T1 from 1930.
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pilotswatch
·Yes , thanks Mike. This 9c gold Omega is fabulous. I’d try to source a replacement dial and keep original aside.
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Tire-comedon
·Movement # from the early 20's but I don't recognize the caliber. It resembles the 19.4 T1 which came out in 1930 but I am hoping others will join us and clear things up.
What dial would you look for? I would accept it for what it is, enjoy the history and move on to adding other pieces to preserve.
You gotta love that bezel!
Thanks for bringing this back to life, Mike!
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Tire-comedon
·Yes , thanks Mike. This 9c gold Omega is fabulous. I’d try to source a replacement dial and keep original aside.
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·Thanks Tire-Comedon, another blue 12 sold lately on Ebay.
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TigerMike
·A big thank you to @UncleBuck, @pilotswatch, @gatorcpa for all their valuable input.
So that all-important errata list indicates a 1930's movement, cal: 26.5.SOB.
The case is a 9ct Dennison and, as far as I can tell, original to the movement.
The enamel dial was presumably customized by Omega for the Rhodesian (present day Zimbabwe) distributor, and assembled in Switzerland for subsequent shipment and sale in Southern Africa.
The design/model of the watch itself is 'trench-like' but not a true "Trench Watch".
The bezel and glass unscrews to reveal the movement hinged at the 9 o'clock and this mechanism is described as 'semi-hermetic' in that the encasement is designed to keep out both dirt and water.
Have I understood things correctly ?
As for the damaged enamel dial, it certainly has a curiosity value but perhaps better replaced (if I can source a genuine original) and kept aside.
So that all-important errata list indicates a 1930's movement, cal: 26.5.SOB.
The case is a 9ct Dennison and, as far as I can tell, original to the movement.
The enamel dial was presumably customized by Omega for the Rhodesian (present day Zimbabwe) distributor, and assembled in Switzerland for subsequent shipment and sale in Southern Africa.
The design/model of the watch itself is 'trench-like' but not a true "Trench Watch".
The bezel and glass unscrews to reveal the movement hinged at the 9 o'clock and this mechanism is described as 'semi-hermetic' in that the encasement is designed to keep out both dirt and water.
Have I understood things correctly ?
As for the damaged enamel dial, it certainly has a curiosity value but perhaps better replaced (if I can source a genuine original) and kept aside.
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pilotswatch
·Great historical watch. The dial probably has a hand written number on the back, (example 250) which makes it easy to search but be sure to take measurements of diameter and feet position.
If you do find a number, please let me know, maybe I can help.
If you do find a number, please let me know, maybe I can help.
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TigerMike
·Great historical watch. The dial probably has a hand written number on the back, (example 250) which makes it easy to search but be sure to take measurements of diameter and feet position.
If you do find a number, please let me know, maybe I can help.
Thank you - will do.
Forgot to thank and namecheck @Tire-comedon for the movement reference - apologies.
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TexOmega
·"Live" but smellin' kinda funny as my Mom used to say......
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TigerMike
·Great historical watch. The dial probably has a hand written number on the back, (example 250) which makes it easy to search but be sure to take measurements of diameter and feet position.
If you do find a number, please let me know, maybe I can help.
The dial is 26.5mm in diameter, feet position, number etc I won't know for a few days....
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pilotswatch
·Could be one like this 255
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