Omega

Hi all I was lucky last weekend and picked up this old Omega watch pretty cheaply - and from what I've read, it could be an old WW1 trench watch Its made in solid silver (has the Standing Bear Swiss hallmark for sterling silver that was used from 1882 til...  

Hi, An unmarked crown was common at that time. Have a close inspection and see if there are traces of silver on the winding crown - might have rubbed off over the time. The dial may be original to the watch. The word "Omega" could have been "lost" by clea... 

I've had a closer look at the crown, but cant see any silver -its all pretty uniform gold in colour, even in the nooks and crannies. Unfortunately, I dont yet have any of the Omega books (either journey or saga) Was this size a mans or a ladies watch thou... 

Movement shot? Also, what size is it? You don't say although 14mm suggest it is a mans.

Hi Paul, I have looked up the movement in the "Journey" and it seems to be a Cal. 12´´´S from the bridges layout. Without any hint on the diameter I can only guess - in relation to the lugs the size of this Cal. could match. Most likely a converted pocket... 

Hi all overall watch is 32mm diameter (34 mm inc crown) Diameter of movement is 26 mm Wire lugs as mentioned are 14 mm I struggled to upload pictures yesterday, and on some views I could see everyone, and in other views I couldn't !!! - only been on this ...  

as supposed in my first response. best erich

And here is my "Trench", please comment. It has a crew down bezel. and here is the back of the case the size comparing to a Constellation the dial the movement the case Best regards. Hoi....  

But what is the serial number on the movement - i cant quite work it out- some of the numbers seem to be upside down? Cheers, paul

Hi Paul. The serial number is 5311644 Best....  

Hi Hoi Nice later example , using the swing out ring / front loader this case is an attempt to be water resistant , more likely dust proof... Then the earlier examples with hinged snap back case design. Good Hunting Bill Sohne

its not unusual for trench watches not to have the brand on the dial, especially now as they may well have been cleaned off as Erich suggested or might not have been there at all. the dial is possibly a replacement. its a very old watch so not uncommon to... 

This watch is striking to look at! I love the strong contrast.