[HazChrono]

Hi guys,

Second time posting here. instead of asking more questions I thought it was about time I gave something back.

Here is the omega pocketwatch I was given a few weeks ago. It belonged to my great grandfather who was a captain in the british army in WWI, accompanying him at the battle of the somme as well as others during his time of military service.

The movement itself is dated to 1903 and is a 19''HN - considered to be the first movement and the very keystone of the omega company. unfortunately however, the case is from 1913 and was a replacement after the original one was damaged; it is plated brass and has a screw down bezel and hinged movement mount.

The dial itself is in very good condition with no cracks or blemishes and the hands are rose gold.

Hazchrono

 

[HazChrono]

damn. Can anyone help me out; i have the pictures stored on my hard drive and i just opened them with internet explorer to get the URLS but it obviously hasnt worked

 

[Ray MacDonald]

You have to attach them if they are on your hard drive. Otherwise you have to upload them to a photo hosting site like Photobucket.com and then use the forum software. Obviously we cannot read links to files on your PC or you are really in trouble.
Use the Manage Attachments button in the Advanced Settings.

 

[HazChrono]

Thanks Ray, problem is now solved.

 

[MACz13]

Very nice piece. The swan-necked regulator indicates that this is a very high-grade movement - have you tested the timekeeping yet?

 

[Ray MacDonald]

It looks to be in great condition and is a very high grade watch with an interesting family history. This is a wonderful candidate for servicing and restoration to keep for future generations.

 

[Francois Boucher]

Here is the omega pocketwatch I was given a few weeks ago. It belonged to my great grandfather who was a captain in the british army in WWI

As others have said, this is a very fine watch, with a high-grade caliber. The regulator attests to that, as also does the jewelling (how many jewels?), some of which are set in gold "chatons" screwed to the plate.

I suggest you should NOT try to check the timekeeping before having the watch serviced, cleaned and oiled. After so many years, the oil has no doubt set or dried, and it would not be wise to let the watch "run dry".

Also, it is a very good idea to keep the chain on the watch in order to avoid dropping it, and ruining the dial... or worse. These do not have "shock protection"!

This is a very fine timepiece and a great heirloom, very much worth restoring. You're lucky!

 

[HazChrono]

I beleive it is the 17 jewel version, although it could be 7 or 15 jewels according to Ranfft. Thanks for the positive replies.

Hazchrono

 

[Shangas]

A very nice watch. I agree with Francois, timing the watch without first having it serviced would be pretty pointless, since the watch isn't running in its best possible condition at the moment.

Have the watch cleaned, checked and serviced by a qualified watchmaker. Usually the watchmaker will do a rough time-check of the watch as well, but timing is something you can also do yourself.

 

[HazChrono]

Here are some better movement pics;

Hazchrono

 

[Ray MacDonald]

Looks like 17 jewels to me.

 

[MACz13]

I suggest you should NOT try to check the timekeeping before having the watch serviced, cleaned and oiled. After so many years, the oil has no doubt set or dried, and it would not be wise to let the watch "run dry".

The watch was serviced about a week ago, I went with HazChrono to have it done. :-!

 

[Ray MacDonald]

Well done. :-!