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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.
The original Omega porcelain-enamel dial is unmistakably American in design. Executed in the classic railroad style, it features bold Arabic numerals, a red outer minute track, and a recessed sub-seconds dial. One of its most distinctive features is the rare 24-hour inner track—a refinement typically reserved for higher-end railroad dials. Omega produced this dial in the style to meet American railroad specifications, making the American influence on its design impossible to miss. The original heat-blued hands, applied by Omega at the time of manufacture, provide exceptional contrast against the crisp white enamel, creating a display that is both highly legible and visually striking. This Omega timepiece was manufactured in Switzerland and completed in 1916. It was built specifically for the American market and features a rare American-style setting mechanism, making it one of the few Swiss movements we are able to convert. The watch is powered by a robust 15-jewel in-house Omega movement produced during the period. Beautifully decorated ratchet and crown wheels, along with a finely machined balance regulator, showcase the quality of Omega's early manufacturing. Every movement component has been meticulously refinished by hand. The blue accents on the screws and steel hardware were achieved through precise open-flame thermal coloring using traditional watchmaking techniques (read more here). The gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand-polished to restore their original golden luster while preserving the movement's period-correct appearance. Altogether, this piece represents a fascinating intersection of Swiss and American watchmaking—a Swiss-made Omega engineered specifically for the American market, complete with a 24 hour railroad dial and an American-style setting mechanism.
The timepiece is housed in our 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case is equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, although we recommend removing the watch before water activities. The watch is fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 300 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
Jewels: 15 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
Serial Number: 5857133
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.