Pocket watch model enquiry

Looks like either 18 Ligne, or 19 Ligne. Don’t look for any other calibre number. The 18 or 19 refers to the diameter in lignes. Parts? No source I know of, apart from finding a donor watch of the same model. It is, after all, about 100 years old. Case looks like nickel silver (no silver content). Dial? Rough! From the amount of work that likely will be required, the cost to do the repairs might give you the expectation that it can be made into a virtually new watch! Not a chance! Not a lot of watchmakers would take on the challenge.

I know there must be great sentiment in the Omega. I suggest you don’t move Heaven and earth looking for a donor watch! I doubt very much you’ll find one in worse shape to cannibalize, than the one you have. I suggest that you try to find an equivalent Omega in much better shape than the one you have, and fix that one instead. Keep this one the way it is. Find a better one, it will require less work, at less expense, with a better result. And it won’t be so tough to find someone to work on it! This is not a scarce watch, so they are available.

If you find something that you think you might like, get back to us with pictures and details, and maybe we can help.

Hi @Emiliano,

Before you start buying things, you MUST determine exactly what caliber your watch has. Although they all look the same, there are many differences and not all parts fit all calibers (talking of Omega 18'''/19''' from that era).

To determine the caliber, you need to measure the diameter of the movement out of the case. There are three steps on the case, you measure the one just below the dial plate to get the caliber.

Regarding the numbers. The case maker (most likely not Omega) has used either an internal numbering system, or the marker has lost or damaged the correct punches and used whatever they had on their bench. It doesn't really matter, it's the case that came with the watch so that's it.

If you are unable to do any of the "watchmaker" tasks, you can send me the watch (as I guess you are in Australia).
I can determine exactly what caliber it is, what parts (apart from the dial) are damaged/missing or need replacement and that way you have something to use as a reference when trying to find parts to do a basic (very basic) restoration.

There would be no cost to you for this service, only Aus Post Express Post each way.

PM me if you would like me to check it for you.

Cheers
Jim