Omega from 1916 with a World War I Inscription
This timepiece is a pocket watch, and the movement can be seen by opening the case back. The timepiece features 15 jewels, an incredible, porcelain-enamel dial, and the original gold filled case.
*This timepiece is in the original pocket watch case.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch, and the movement can be seen by opening the case back. The timepiece features 15 jewels, an incredible, porcelain-enamel dial, and the original gold filled case.
*This timepiece is in the original pocket watch case.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch, and the movement can be seen by opening the case back. The timepiece features 15 jewels, an incredible, porcelain-enamel dial, and the original gold filled case.
*This timepiece is in the original pocket watch case.*
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, manufactured in Switzerland and completed in 1916, was purchased to commemorate the service of a World War I veteran. The inscription on the case back reads “For Duty Nobly Done Overseas / 1914-1919 / Great War.” The movement is adorned with beautifully decorated ratchet and crown wheels, an intricately designed pattern on the balance, and an exposed center wheel. It has been restored and custom refinished with blue accents, achieved by thermally treating each iron component by hand. The hands have also been restored to a deep blue hue using the same heat treatment process. The porcelain-enamel dial is in excellent condition, and the Omega logo at the center of the dial is in an elegant font.
The timepiece is housed in its original gold-filled pocket watch case. The case has a small dent on the edge between 8 and 9 o’clock but is otherwise in good condition. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 1.0 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: Porcelain-enamel (excellent)
Jewels: 15 jewels
Case Diameter: 50 mm
Front Crystal: Domed mineral crystal
Back Crystal: N/A, solid caseback
Thickens: 14 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, gold filled
Serial Number: 5305283
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.