I recently purchased this Omega pocket watch and was looking for any information. I believe the year of manufacture was 1916 based on the serial number but I would like confirmation. The watch is in working condition but looks like it needs a cleaning. The face has the Omega logo but not the name and it appears to have been sold by C.S. Poole in Joplin, Missouri. Just curious on details of the watch, the BWC Co. case, value, and anything else of relevance. Thanks so much!

 

Many things about the appearance of the movement tell me that a service is definitely needed. The one thing that I noticed right off is that a 17-jewel movement almost always has the upper centre wheel pivot jewelled. This one has had the jewel replaced by a brass bushing. The regulator is waaaay over to the FAST side which tells me someone was trying to regulate the watch, in spite of its dire need for reconditioning. Adjusting the regulator is the LAST thing you do once you have attended to all the other watch's needs! Case looks in nice shape. In the right hands, this watch could be returned to nice condition, IF you find the cost of doing it, palatable! With its micrometer regulator and 17-jewels, it was a bit better than average. But adjusted to only two positions, it was never a railroad watch. The dial is vitreous enamel, and appears to be in decent shape. The Breguet style hands might be original to the watch. Lack of apparent watch repairer's marks inside the case back tells me it hasn't been repaired too often. It is about equivalent to a U S 12-size, which is (I think) about 17-lignes (the European measurement).

 

Yes, this one needs some love and care. There's been a bit of butchering on the centre wheel pivot jewel/bushing where it appears to have been peened at three points as well as having an incorrect retaining screw fitted. Screws are also missing from the balance pivot jewel and the swan neck regulator. Casing screws are also missing. It's a decent watch so spending a little to bring it back to life would be worth it IMO.

BTW, I think it's a Cal 19''' NN L17P first produced from about 1905.

The case is most likely rolled gold made by the Brooklyn Watch Case Company.

If you Google it there are many other watches like yours.

 

Thank you for the information!

 

Thank you for the information. Just in general terms, what do you think the watch is currently worth and how much would the cost be to restore it? Again, I appreciate your help!

 

Well, the watch is on EBay...

 

But I thought the OP had just purchased it

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What an item is worth is based on what all like items sell for in a given trading area. Since yours is the only one like it that has sold recently, you have determined its current market value, and that is based on what you paid! Check past sales in the eBay archives to find out what the market place thinks watches like it are worth.