A local collector asked me about this piece, but I am not familiar with this earlier period. The case is sterling silver. What are your opinions?
I know only slightly more than nothing about early Omega, but I'd assume the dial is at the very least, repainted as that is the modern Omega logo.
That's a relatively safe assumption, but only because of the modern Omega logo. Back then, it would look more like this: There are enamel dials still in mint condition from that era though. I've owned several on brands like Elgin, Hamilton, and Waltham as have a few members here.
thanks for your inputs, I did answer him when he asked, that "I don't know" ... I will tell him further.
That's why we like you - you don't make up bull when you don't know the answer. And you don't start stupid threads. Thanks man!
Movement looks like early Swiss (1920's or 1930's). No idea on the maker, but the logo was engraved recently. Caseback looks to be Omega made and silver, but the engraving looks modern. Not sure if the case top/bezel is even silver. Dial could have been original porcelain, but all of the radium was cleaned off and the logo repainted. Hands not original, but of the period. My guess is that this was pieced together in Ukraine by a watchmaker with too much time on their hands. gatorcpa
Also, the 0.925 (sterling ) stamp inside the case back looks more recent, and it is misplaced. The Swiss standard mark for sterling is a standing bear, which might be present. The picture isn't very clear. The movement is unlike any Omega movement of the vintage, that I have ever seen.
