44 mm Omega from 1916

Founded in 1848 in Switzerland, Omega has become one of the world's best-known watch brands. Omega produced high-quality wristwatches during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Renowned for its precision and craftsmanship, Omega also created exquisite pocket watches in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, enhancing its reputation as a premier watchmaker.

This Omega timepiece was manufactured in Switzerland and completed in 1916 during World War I. It was made specifically for the American market and features a rare American-style setting mechanism—one of the few Swiss movements we can actually convert. The watch is powered by a 17-jewel, in-house Omega movement—one of the best calibers the brand produced at the time. The movement includes beautifully decorated ratchet and crown wheels, along with a swan neck regulator on the balance. Every component has been meticulously refinished, with elegant blue accents on the screws and hardware achieved through precise open-flame thermal coloring using traditional watchmaking techniques (read more here). The hands were restored using the same method. The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand-polished to restore their original golden luster. The original Omega dial showcases a two-tone guilloché finish that reflects light differently depending on the angle. The heat-blued hands look exceptional against the textured surface.

The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel wristwatch conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for ease in winding and setting, ensuring a tailored fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is recommended to remove the watch before participating in water activities. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures.

Watch Performance

• Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day

• Amplitude: 275 degrees

• Beat Error: 1.5 ms

• Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)

• Power Reserve: 24-30 hours

• Complication: Sub second hand

  
  

Watch Specifications

• Manufacture: Omega

• Location: Switzerland

• Year Manufactured: 1916

• Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)

• Jewels: 17 jewels

• Case Diameter: 44 mm

• Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire

• Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire

• Case Material: 316L stainless

• Lug width: 22 mm

• Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)

• Height: 13 mm

• Original Case Included: No

• Serial Number: 5696928

• Water Resistance: 50 meters

• Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.