This is a charming, early 20th-century Omega pocket watch with a 0.800 hallmarked silver case. The watch is in working order, winding and ticking smoothly. Featuring an enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, it’s a fine example of Omega’s craftsmanship during the 1916–1923 (estimated) period. The engine-turned case has a circular guilloché finish and displays a clear 0.800 silver hallmark. A small crack to the crystal is present but does not detract from the dial’s pristine appearance.
Brief History of the Maker:
Omega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. By 1894, the company adopted the name “Omega,” after its successful calibre 19-ligne movement, and quickly gained a reputation for precision timing. During World War I and the interwar years, Omega supplied watches to military forces around the world, cementing its status as a leading Swiss watchmaker. This particular movement (serial number 5,984,170) dates from about 1916–1923, a time when Omega was transitioning into one of the foremost names in horology.
Key Details:
Maker: Omega (Swiss)
Movement: Stem-winding, calibre serial no. 5984170 (circa 1916–1923)
Case Material: 0.800 hallmarked silver (marked inside case back)
Case Serial: 6756272 (likely a later replacement case)
Dial: White enamel with black Arabic numerals; subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock
Hands: Spade style
Features: Engine-turned guilloché finish on case, hinged front and rear covers
Crystal: Small crack at 2 o’clock
Hallmarks: Swiss 0.800 silver hallmark inside case back
Dimensions:
Case Diameter (excluding crown): 51 mm
Condition:
Case shows light surface wear consistent with age and normal handling.
Enamel dial is clean, with no visible hairlines or chips.
Crystal has a small crack at approximately 2 o’clock but is otherwise intact.
Movement winds smoothly, runs reliably, and keeps reasonable time (not recently serviced).
Case interior reveals a different serial number (6756272) from the movement, so likely not the original case.
Hinges and catch operate correctly; no dents or significant damage.
An attractive and honest example of an early 20th-century Omega pocket watch, complete with an engine-turned silver case and a crisp enamel dial. Its movement serial verifies production between 1916 and 1923, making it a lovely acquisition for any collector of vintage Swiss timepieces or for someone seeking a classic heirloom.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
This is a charming, early 20th-century Omega pocket watch with a 0.800 hallmarked silver case. The watch is in working order, winding and ticking smoothly. Featuring an enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, it’s a fine example of Omega’s craftsmanship during the 1916–1923 (estimated) period. The engine-turned case has a circular guilloché finish and displays a clear 0.800 silver hallmark. A small crack to the crystal is present but does not detract from the dial’s pristine appearance.
Brief History of the Maker:
Omega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. By 1894, the company adopted the name “Omega,” after its successful calibre 19-ligne movement, and quickly gained a reputation for precision timing. During World War I and the interwar years, Omega supplied watches to military forces around the world, cementing its status as a leading Swiss watchmaker. This particular movement (serial number 5,984,170) dates from about 1916–1923, a time when Omega was transitioning into one of the foremost names in horology.
Key Details:
Maker: Omega (Swiss)
Movement: Stem-winding, calibre serial no. 5984170 (circa 1916–1923)
Case Material: 0.800 hallmarked silver (marked inside case back)
Case Serial: 6756272 (likely a later replacement case)
Dial: White enamel with black Arabic numerals; subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock
Hands: Spade style
Features: Engine-turned guilloché finish on case, hinged front and rear covers
Crystal: Small crack at 2 o’clock
Hallmarks: Swiss 0.800 silver hallmark inside case back
Dimensions:
Case Diameter (excluding crown): 51 mm
Condition:
Case shows light surface wear consistent with age and normal handling.
Enamel dial is clean, with no visible hairlines or chips.
Crystal has a small crack at approximately 2 o’clock but is otherwise intact.
Movement winds smoothly, runs reliably, and keeps reasonable time (not recently serviced).
Case interior reveals a different serial number (6756272) from the movement, so likely not the original case.
Hinges and catch operate correctly; no dents or significant damage.
An attractive and honest example of an early 20th-century Omega pocket watch, complete with an engine-turned silver case and a crisp enamel dial. Its movement serial verifies production between 1916 and 1923, making it a lovely acquisition for any collector of vintage Swiss timepieces or for someone seeking a classic heirloom.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
