Antique Omega Watch Movement – Working – c.1923

Antique Omega Watch Movement – Working – c.1923

Description:
An original antique Omega wristwatch movement dating to approximately 1923. This is a genuine early 20th-century Omega manual-wind wristwatch movement, configured with the stem at 3 o’clock. The movement is currently running and retains its original Omega dial and blued steel hands, making it an excellent candidate for restoration or recasing.

Brief History:
By the early 1920s, Omega was firmly established as one of Switzerland’s leading watch manufacturers, producing robust and reliable wristwatch movements following the widespread adoption of wristwatches after the First World War. Large-format wristwatch movements such as this were commonly fitted to early civilian wristwatches and transitional “trench-style” cases.

Key Details:

• Manufacturer: Omega

• Type: Mechanical, hand-wound wristwatch movement

• Serial number: 6832527

• Estimated year: c.1923

• Stem position: 3 o’clock

• Currently running (service recommended)

Dial & Hands:

• Original Omega dial

• Arabic numerals

• Sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock

• Original blued steel hour and minute hands

• Seconds hand missing

Dimensions:

• Movement diameter: 29mm

Condition:

• Movement is currently working at time of listing

• Missing seconds hand

• Dial shows heavy age-related wear, patina, staining, and marks

• Movement plates show surface wear consistent with age

• No case included

• Service recommended prior to regular use

• Sold as seen

Summary:
A desirable early Omega wristwatch movement from the early 1920s, correctly configured for wristwatch use with a 3 o’clock stem position. Ideal for restoration, recasing into a period-style wristwatch, or as a genuine antique Omega movement for a collection.

Important Vintage Watch Disclaimer:
This is an antique mechanical watch movement. While it is currently running, no guarantee is given regarding timekeeping accuracy or long-term reliability. Service history is unknown and professional servicing is recommended. The item is sold as a vintage collectible and restoration project, not as a modern timepiece.

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.