Sweet little 1939 T26

jimmyd13 · Jun 12, 2021

This was a pick up at auction before the world went home for a year. With the lockdowns, it was pretty tough finding a replacement setting lever spring but she's back to ticking and just needs some minor cosmetic work. I though you all might enjoy seeing her and would like to toss in thoughts as to the case maker? I'm thinking it might be Keystone?

gatorcpa · Jun 12, 2021

jimmyd13
I though you all might enjoy seeing her and would like to toss in thoughts as to the case maker? I'm thinking it might be Keystone?

Highly doubtful it was Keystone. US National Production case makers were generally under license from Omega and were allowed to use their logos. They were also required to put the metal composition on the case. A typical example:

My guess is you have an aftermarket case from South America.
gatorcpa

jimmyd13 · Jun 12, 2021

gatorcpa
My guess is you have an aftermarket case from South America.
gatorcpa

Your guesses are often more reliable the most reputable reference books

DirtyDozen12 · Jun 12, 2021

If I am not mistaken, the serial number on the movement (12'107'344) would date the watch to approximately 1949/1950.

jimmyd13 · Jun 12, 2021

DirtyDozen12
If I am not mistaken, the serial number on the movement (12'107'344) would date the watch to approximately 1949/1950.

If I could count I'd be an accountant not a solicitor!
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Sweet little 1939 T26

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