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suggestions please, passed down vintage omega pocket watch

Syrte
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This is not just an Omaga Forum, this is a forum for all sorts of stuff. You’re not breaking any rules... as for your watches, you definitely want to make sure you find someone you’ll trust to handle them.
Where are you located? @Archer I believe is in Canada, he is a trusted watchmaker on the forum.
You don’t need to restore the first watch if you’re not going to use it. However it would be helpful to have it inspected and figure out if it is in working condition. Also to have it opened so you can get historic information.
 
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You have an impressive start to a watch collection. The pocket watch is likely close to 100 years old, and it is decorated in the Art Deco style with vitreous enamel. From what I can see, the enamel is intact, and in exquisite condition. It would be helpful to see what is stamped inside the case back. There is a chance the case may be solid karat gold alloy.

The wrist watch is a Constellation chronometer. A grail watch to many. Likely early to mid 1970s.

To most who see your post, both the watches would most assuredly be worth repairing. To you? Only you can answer that. You should start out seeking recommendations for an antique watch specialist. That does not include sending the watches to Omega, and most certainly not the watch repair counter of a jewellery store who sends the work out, or the watch repair counter of your local big box store. Get a quote, then decide. But don’t think you might spend the money on the required repairs, then sell them. You’l be banished from the Omega Board if

Keep us posted. Watches like these two would tickle the fancy of most Omega lovers.
 
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@Canuck good heavens no, would not repair to sell, these were passed down to me, and knowing what they are makes me appreciate them more, to me Omega brand is up there, i am really glad to find out they for one are not some knock off that got passed down, its been know to happen. And now knowing what this pocket watch is or could be, i know now to handle it with more care than i did before. Llike with all people who's been handed down some trinket from a long time ago, they would think its just some old trinket from a family member, sure it holds value, but a personal value, not knowing its some artifact piece. I am glad that i joined this forum, learning a lot as we progress
 
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I really have no idea whether the PW is valuable or not, since they are generally not as desirable as wristwatches because of the whims of the collectible market. However, it's definitely an impressive piece, and extremely appealing, so it's worth doing more research. Occasionally I've been surprised at the value of some PWs.
 
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Dan S Dan S
I really have no idea whether the PW is valuable or not, since they are generally not as desirable as wristwatches because of the whims of the collectible market. However, it's definitely an impressive piece, and extremely appealing, so it's worth doing more research. Occasionally I've been surprised at the value of some PWs.

Its fair to say that it is uncommon.

Listed in the “creations” section of AJTT, rather than with the pocket watches.
 
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Just wanted to say, that is an incredible pocket watch, and a wonderful heirloom. The enamelling on these can be quite brittle, so do be wary of knocking it.
 
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That Omega pocket watch is exceptional in so many ways. Few of these patterned cases survived these past 100 years, let alone in that condition. It's an heirloom worthy of care.
 
Syrte
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Listed in the “creations” section of AJTT, rather than with the pocket watches.

would that mean special orders and « one off » pieces?
 
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Syrte Syrte
would that mean special orders and « one off » pieces?

It's not really clear to be honest.

It includes lots of art deco clocks and watches, lots of very short run jewellery watches from the 1960s and 1970s... it's the prettiest bit of the big ugly black book! 😀
 
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going to visit a watchmaker here in Montreal, found through a google search, he's got 4.9 stars from 126 reviews, thats the best i got, i'm going to service the constellation there, he will be back from vacation apparently on the 26th of August, thats what his website says. you do think its a good idea to ask him to "open" up the pocket watch? so i could take some pics of the insides and backing pate to get get more information on the pocket watch? or i should not take such a risk opening it up at all?
 
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maybe if i can get it opened up(the pocket watch) i can get the stamping of the case with more info and maybe i can get an "extract: from omega? with the info of the inside omega should be able to tell me all of its secret? right? is that how an "extract" works? i read it in the forum here about getting an extract from omega
 
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Finally got to my watchmaker, this is what I have found out, does it mean anything to anyone? Last post I done people were asking to see insides of it to help get more info on my mysterious pocket watch
 
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so i discuss here or other post? one member mentioned i should talk here?
 
Syrte
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thanatos808 thanatos808
maybe if i can get it opened up(the pocket watch) i can get the stamping of the case with more info and maybe i can get an "extract: from omega? with the info of the inside omega should be able to tell me all of its secret? right? is that how an "extract" works? i read it in the forum here about getting an extract from omega

Hello @thanatos808,
Did you ever get an extract for your beautiful gold pocket watch?
There may have been some confusion due to the creation of another thread and no one responded to your question, but yes, as you may have read elsewhere the extract should give a lot of info, and very much worth it even Omega charges for the service.
Curious what you may have found out. 😉
Best regards
 
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