Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Thanks much for creating a thread so that more may enjoy . . .
. . . your heirloom, Fred.
While I know next to nothing about Omega pocket watches, I do know (thanks to Bill Sohne's tutelage) that DDR movements are beyond special. If anyone should stumble onto one, whip out your wallet and pay whatever the seller asks. It's invaluable in horological terms.
Incidentally, if it hasn't been serviced, then I would suggest not winding it until it's been assessed by a watchmaker. And not just any watchmaker: an experienced and sensitive professional who will know what he's handling. Usually I don't recommend employing Omega's service department for vintage models because they've been known to ignore (or override) a customer's requests regarding refinishing or parts replacement.
In this instance, perhaps the best place would be Omega. They would not only have due appreciation for it, but they may also have parts stockpiled away.
Amazed,
Art
Louis Brandt et frere DDR 18k pocket watch
I am honoured to be only the second owner of this gorgeous timepiece. My grandmother gave it as a gift to my grandfather for Christmas 1911 and it passed from him to me. Even as a young boy I was mesmerized by it and the more I have read about the quality...
Thanks much for creating a thread so that more may enjoy . . .
. . . your heirloom, Fred. While I know next to nothing about Omega pocket watches, I do know (thanks to Bill Sohne's tutelage) that DDR movements are beyond special. If anyone should stumble onto one, whip out your wallet and pay whatever the seller asks...
and I had no idea the Louis Brandt had anything to do with Omega
until I started researching it
Probably the most valuable piece of your collection now
Maybe not financially who cares, but talking about the one dearest to your heart. And what a beauty
absolutely correct
I have a Patek Philippe wristwatch that is worth many times the financial value of this one but to me it is priceless due to the family connection 👍
Absolute marvel thanks for sharing !
I love pocket watches and I have few, but I has never heard about DDR Grade before, I will be careful from now on !
I hadn't heard about it either
I only learned about the DDR grade when I decided to do a little more research on the watch, as I read about DDRs I started to have hope that perhaps mine was that grade but I had no idea, so my heart took a big bump when I opened up the back and there it...
