Can't see much from that photo

Jul 01, 2008,08:49 AM
 

But you may be able to look under the balance wheel and find the caliber # engraved there.

The jewl may have been lost and repaired with a brass bushing, or it may have been like that originally.

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provenance o this 1915s Omega beauty

 
 By: watchfund : July 1st, 2008-01:55
dear All, thank you for the wonderful article. I have a few questions about this omega watch and perhaps you could give me your advice: 1. One of the jewells in the middle seems to be missing - what do you think? 2. what caliber is it? 3. given that you c...  

it is only me !

 
 By: watchfund : July 1st, 2008-03:08

I'm not an expert on watches of that age but there are two possibilities.

 
 By: chrisinohio : July 1st, 2008-06:04
1) It is a recased, or altered (lugs added) pocket-watch. 2) It is a genuine early wristwatch, which I would be inclined to believe because of the radium numerals. As for the missing jewel, are you sure it is actually "missing" or was it made without a ru... 

thank you !

 
 By: watchfund : July 1st, 2008-06:11