Rrryan
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No, Omega didn't do them themselves.
As Bill wrote, Omega never made any wristwatches in the "9-eater" configuration like that. Many were performed as aftermarket updates by dealers and jewelers in the early 20th Century as wristwatches became more popular, but many of those seen on eBay these days are fanciful conversions performed only recently in Eastern Europe.
Anyone know about this watch?
Swiss WW1 era wristwatch was made by Omega ca. 1915. Is this watch Real and original? Can anyone give me some more info about iit?...
Not sure...
Looks more like a later Calibre 43 to me: ...but the "Omega" lettering looks different. The serial number is not visible, nor any other markings on the plate... The silver casing bears a German Hallmark... I can't identify the maker. ???...
Answers ....
HI MasterBlaster That is an original Omega case, Omega movement. This watch started out as a open faced pocket watch. The lugs were added and the dial a later manufacture. FYI: Omega has never made a time only watch with sub seconds at nine ( at lest from...
Thnks Bill!
I thought that was the case. Something about that watch looked modified. Thank for clearing it up bill.
