Show me your oldest Omega wristwatch please.

[Speedmasterfan88]

I got my fathers omega back from service finally, just in Time to present it to him at his birthday on Saturday. I’m quite happy with the result. I put it on a new lizard strap, I think he‘ll like it.



@toddle321 similar dial? Very nice pair!

 

[carlboutet]

Needs to be restored. Enamel dial without the full logo (no symbol). No stamp on movement. Anyone have an idea of its age?

 

[OMTOM]

I'd guess 1903 - but please can you show us the caseback? The inside should show the case number which will help.

 

[carlboutet]

OMTOM

I'd guess 1903 - but please can you show us the caseback? The inside should show the case number which will help.

Thanks! That makes it quite old.
I'm not sure if it's the original case as it refers to "Napoleon I.W.C.CO 5623122" there's also a "W3427" etching.

I'm especially fascinated by the missing Omega symbol on on the face. Was that common among these earlier models? Also wondering how best to go about restoring it .

Really appreciate any insights.

Edited: Jul 27, 2018

 

[trim]

Nice to see so many early watches in this thread - some real beauties.

I've posted this before, but mine (less a couple more recent acquisitions) - I was too lazy to edit the photo, one update: Omega confirmed the Regina on the far right was 100% Omega case and assembled by Omega in Switzerland.

 

[Marty McDawg]

1949 Omega Seamaster.

 

[Tire-comedon]

trim

Nice to see so many early watches in this thread - some real beauties.

I've posted this before, but mine (less a couple more recent acquisitions) - I was too lazy to edit the photo, one update: Omega confirmed the Regina on the far right was 100% Omega case and assembled by Omega in Switzerland.

Nice rack. Are all the 13"NN really negative setting?

 

[alex10]

Speedmasterfan88

I got my fathers omega back from service finally, just in Time to present it to him at his birthday on Saturday. I’m quite happy with the result. I put it on a new lizard strap, I think he‘ll like it.



@toddle321 similar dial? Very nice pair!

Beautiful !!!

 

[Raymondo5508]

Speedmasterfan88

I got my fathers omega back from service finally, just in Time to present it to him at his birthday on Saturday. I’m quite happy with the result. I put it on a new lizard strap, I think he‘ll like it.



@toddle321 similar dial? Very nice pair!

Is it an Omega case?

 

[Raymondo5508]

I recently bought this sterling silver cased early Omega watch with a 2.1 million serial movement number. The case is made by the Philadelphia watch case company and is in very nice condition for it's age and running well.
I would be very interested in any comments of the members regarding the movement as it has a nice Swan neck regulator. Please excuse the screen shots but i wanted more close up angles. Cheers Russell.

Edited: Aug 20, 2018

 

[zahnib]

Not quite as old as the others but still old for me, 1949 cal351 😀

 

[joeshoup]

Vitezi

Some early ones from 1914-1915 shown here:
http://www.vintage-wristwatches.co.uk/watches/archived-watches/omega-watch-archive/

edit: Omega ad, supposedly from 1910:

(thanks)

FYI this ad is certainly from ca. 1925 judging by the fashion and the fonts!

 

[OMTOM]

1927...
A copy that I have is from L'Illustration, dated Dec 1927

 

[Speedmasterfan88]

Raymondo5508

Is it an Omega case?

Hi! Yes, the case has a double caseback, I took a picture of it in one of my previous posts. Stamped omega inside 😉.

 

[bieb1]

Here is mine, late 40-ies I think..

 

[balaja]

 

[mac_omega]

It is small but veeery nice 👍

 

[divetime]

new old stock on original bracelet and buckle with Omega abstract 1936

 

[Speedmasterfan88]

divetime

new old stock on original bracelet and buckle with Omega abstract 1936

Impressive! Whats the story behind this one?

 

[divetime]

Speedmasterfan88

Impressive! Whats the story behind this one?

I bought it 20-30 years ago exactly like you see it. Never wore it and stored it since then. I just ordered an abstract. Just admire the Art deco period and its untouched lovely details, like the winding crown and the very complex crafted stainless steel case - have a look how the back closes...