Omega 18-karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
first half of the 20th century, likely around 1920–1930
Maker / issuer
OmegaAccording to the seller, this open-face pocket watch was produced by Omega in Switzerland during the first half of the 20th century, likely around 1920–1930. The 18-karat yellow gold case measures 4.5 cm in diameter with a gross weight reported at 56.7 grams.
The two-tone Art Deco dial combines a brushed silvered chapter ring with elongated black Arabic numerals and a center alternating vertical gold and silver bands. A subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock contains a sunken gold-toned center signed OMEGA below the brand emblem. The seller describes an engine-turned case back and a jeweled manual-wind anchor movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Diameter
- 4.5 cm
- Escapement
- Anchor escapement
- Gross weight
- 56.7 grams
- Case material
- 18-karat yellow gold (750/1000)
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • Two-tone dial with a central panel of alternating vertical gold and silver textured stripes • Elongated black Art Deco Arabic numerals on a brushed silvered track • Gilt chapter ring bezel with foliate relief border • Sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock with a recessed circular-grained gold-tone center signed OMEGA below the Greek letter logo • Foliate-chased bow and fluted crown at 12 o'clock • Fluted or coin-edge case rim
- Movement and Condition
- The watch is driven by a hand-wound mechanical movement identified by the seller as an Omega. The mechanism is described as having an anchor escapement and several jewels used as pivot stones. The seller specifies that the movement includes gear trains and a rack-and-pinion regulation system. As noted in the source, the mechanical functionality and timekeeping accuracy of the watch are not confirmed.
- Dial and Aesthetic Features
- The dial is characterized by an Art Deco design, utilizing a two-tone silver-toned surface with elongated black Arabic numerals. The center of the dial features alternating vertical gold and silver bands. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o'clock, which includes a recessed gold-toned center signed 'OMEGA' beneath the brand's logo.
- Case Construction and Decorative Elements
- The timepiece features an 18-karat yellow gold case (750/1000) with a diameter of 4.5 cm and a gross weight of 56.7 grams. The case includes two internal gold flaps, and the exterior back displays an engine-turned (guilloché) pattern with oblique fluting, bordered by gadrooning. The winding crown and the bow (lugs) incorporate a stylized foliage motif. While the seller claims the case bears hallmarks and serial numbers, these marks are not captured in the provided source documentation or imagery.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Reference 1838004 is the vendor listing ID on Proantic, not an Omega factory model reference
- Research required: Movement and interior case back hallmarks are not visible in the supplied photograph
- Research required: Mechanical functionality and timekeeping accuracy are unconfirmed by the vendor