Silver Omega pocket watch

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

Hi,
My dad gave me this silver pocket watch and I noticed Omega on the inside of the rear casing. I think he got it around the 1960s in London and about 20 years ago paid a quite a bit of money to a London jeweler to have it shipped away and serviced. He said this took weeks but it now winds well and works perfectly. It seems in great condition.
I would like help identifying the watch, it's age, origin of manufacture, any ballpark estimates on market price and other info etc....
Thanks for your help and happy holidays.

 

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momosono

·Dec 30, 2019

First of all. unfortunately pocketwatches aren't very sought after so in terms of filthy lucre do not expect (too) much.
Second: without a pic of the movement not much can be said. Just put your thumbnail in the slot between case and inner cover and it will pop open enabling you to take a pic (crown at 12 o'clock and no fingers visible please 😉 )
The fact that the dial doesn't have the Omega logo and name is puzzling/annoying/worrying. At least to me.

 

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Tire-comedon

·Dec 30, 2019

It’s quite usual for early Omega pocket watches to have a ‘sterile’ (no logo/name) dial, nothing to worry at this stage. The hour hand with double pear is correct for a semi hunter case. A caliber picture would cetainly help.

 

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

Thanks for your comments. I have added photos of the caliber now I know how to get to it. Further analysis welcomed.

 

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

And the half hunter front

 

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momosono

·Dec 30, 2019

I like the case!
It looks very much like the ones on page 57 in AJTT.
But the Kirby Beard one is with the Ω 😉

 

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

Thanks. In the above picture the smaller watch has the Ω, but the largest one does not. Are they both the same? The case defnately seems similar. Wow. It could date from the turn of the century. That's amazing.

 

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

P. S. What's AJTT?

 

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rotac123

·Dec 30, 2019

Just answered my question...
https://omegaforums.net/threads/what-is-ajtt.11036/
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

 

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Fritz

·Dec 30, 2019

Looks like a 7 jewel turn of the century demi-hunter. Nice silver case but otherwise not worth much.

As its a demi hunter, which is a bit rare, but with a low grade movement, i’d expect to pay about 300 canadian for the watch and another 100 or 150 for the chain as its also silver and those seem to be harder to come by. That would be the price from a shop, fully serviced.

wear it and enjoy it... thats what they’re for!

 

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Pvt-Public

·Dec 30, 2019

And it looks to be missing some parts 2 wheels as see by the empty pivot bushings. Pallet fork appears to be missing as well as 1 of the bridge screw, and a cap jewel screw on the balance bridge. But then again could just be old eyes.

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 30, 2019·Melbourne Australia

Pvt-Public

And it looks to be missing some parts 2 wheels as see by the empty pivot bushings. Pallet fork appears to be missing as well as 1 of the bridge screw, and a cap jewel screw on the balance bridge. But then again could just be old eyes.

You're right about the missing screws, but all wheels and pallet are there, just hidden by angles/lighting.

 

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rotac123

·Dec 31, 2019

Thank you all. This is helpful. And yes, I will certainly be keeping and using from time to time as the sentimental value is obviously greater than any financial value. Not many occasions to use a pocket watch these days but for weddings etc... I'll don a waistcoat. Is it urgent to get those screws sorted out? It seems to work fine when wound. Any idea how much or the best place to go (e.g. Omega dealer or just a reputable jeweller)?

 

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momosono

·Dec 31, 2019

JimInOz

missing screws

Or worse, heads broken off?
Your best bet would be to have it done by a real watchmaker with experience working on vintage watches.
There are quite a few threads on this forum with recommendations of good watchmakers in many parts of the world.
Personally I would never bring my watch to a jeweller or send it to Omega.

 

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Fritz

·Dec 31, 2019

that looks like a derivative of an Omega caliber 19. You should be able to pick up a parts movement fairly easily and swipe the screws out of that.

or try a local watchmaker, older shops often have stashes of old parts and movements for this purpose.

 

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DaveK

·Dec 31, 2019·Yoda of Yodelers

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... Not many occasions to use a pocket watch these days but for weddings etc...

You don’t have to wait for a wedding, there are lots of reasons to wear a pocket watch 😉https://omegaforums.net/threads/wrucarrying-pocket-watch-friday-☼.104639/

 

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Archer

·Dec 31, 2019·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

JimInOz

You're right about the missing screws, but all wheels and pallet are there, just hidden by angles/lighting.

There, but possibly end shake issues...