Vintage Omega Marriage Watch ID: 1911 Pocket Watch Movement

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Paulyjsob

·Jul 23, 2026

While in Poland last year, my uncle gave me this "Omega". Said he got it from his grandfather.
Clearly the dial is VERY off.. Things are crooked and sloppy. I didn't want to say anything but thank you..
When I got home, I popped the caseback and was pretty surprised. The movement seems legit and I saw similar pics in pocket watches.. So this was a convert?? Albeit a pretty bad one.. Any tips on possibly restoring with a new dial? Thanks!

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 23, 2026·Melbourne Australia

It's a converted pocket watch, also called a "Marriage Watch".
Often done in the past to re-use a movement that was still functional but no longer fashionable.
The serial of the movement dates it to about 1911, the style of the case could be 1940's.
Possibly a caliber 18''' or a 19''', but to figure that out we need to know the diameter of the movement.

 

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Paulyjsob

·Jul 23, 2026

Thank you! Would be cool to get a new dial for it. Much appreciate it!

 

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mac_omega

·Jul 24, 2026

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Thank you! Would be cool to get a new dial for it. Much appreciate it!

I somewhat like the dial as is - it is funky. As it is already a conversion using mixed parts I would wear it as is because it is a heirloom.
If you can´t stand the dial it should be possible to find one on ebay. PW dials show up regularly on the net...

 

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malilis

·Jul 24, 2026

Yes, indeed .. you should wear as is, after a full service and a thorough cleaning of the case. Any other approach shall drag you into long researches, probably not fruitful !
Good luck !

 

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hen

·Jul 24, 2026

I like that dial, those numerals are cool!

 

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bardamu

·Jul 24, 2026

What's the size? Yes, looks like a nice watch to just wear..

 

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Larry S

·Jul 24, 2026·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Just get a basic service and wear it. It’s pretty cool looking.

 

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Erik_H

·Jul 24, 2026

As a heirloom I would just have it serviced and use it. I like the look, keep it as your ancestors wore it.