1903 omega PW

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HazChrono

Discussion Starter · Apr 14, 2009 (Edited)

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.

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Francois Boucher

· #7 · Apr 15, 2009 (Edited)

HazChrono said:
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!

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