aaronm
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that looks right
Jun 13, 2008,08:49 AM
I've got a lower grade one with almost identical markings, except mine is coin silver...and I really need to take new pictures:
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Anyone know about this watch?
By: MasterBlaster : June 12th, 2008-15:17
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...
By: francois : June 12th, 2008-20:24
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. ???...
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By: MasterBlaster : June 12th, 2008-20:40
It looks like a modified pocket watch. I wonder......
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By: Bill Sohne : June 13th, 2008-15:59
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!
By: MasterBlaster : June 14th, 2008-20:53
I thought that was the case. Something about that watch looked modified. Thank for clearing it up bill.