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Omega 18K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

circa 1916

Maker / issuer

Omega

This is an 18K gold hunter case pocket watch by Omega, dated circa 1916 by the auction house. The case measures 51.5 mm in diameter, with a white dial displaying stylized Arabic numerals, an outer 13–24 hour chapter, ornate pierced hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.

The source documents a lever escapement, an inner cuvette in 18K gold, movement serial number 5.201.938, and case number 1.559.587. It is accompanied by an 18K gold chain measuring approximately 240 mm, with a combined total weight of approximately 120 grams.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
1
Catalogue references
0

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Technical characteristics

Type
Hunter case pocket watch
Escapement
Lever escapement
Case number
1.559.587
Chain length
approx. 240 mm
Total weight
approx. 120 grams
Case diameter
51.5 mm
Case material
18K gold
Serial number
5.201.938
Place recorded
Switzerland
Maker / attribution
Omega

Design

Visible features
• White dial featuring stylized black Arabic numerals and an outer 13–24 hour ring • Ornate pierced gilt hands with a recessed subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock • Hunter case open to reveal the dial, with the cover hinged at 9 o'clock and the crown and suspension bow at 3 o'clock • Gold chain attached to the suspension bow extending to the right
Case and Construction
This timepiece is an 18K gold hunter case pocket watch measuring 51.5 mm in diameter. It is equipped with an 18K gold inner cover. The watch is accompanied by an 18K gold chain, which measures approximately 240 mm in length. The total weight of the watch and chain is approximately 120 grams.
Dial and Visual Features
The watch features a white dial displaying stylized Arabic numerals and an outer 13–24 hour chapter ring. It is fitted with ornate pierced hands and a subsidiary seconds subdial located at the 6 o'clock position. The watch is presented in an open hunter case configuration.
Movement and Identification
The watch is identified by movement serial number 5.201.938 and case number 1.559.587. The source documents the use of a lever escapement. The auction house dates the watch to circa 1916. The source states the movement was running at the time of cataloging, noting that no functional warranty is provided.

Identification

Serial number
5.201.938
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: Internal movement is not displayed in the provided photograph
  • Research required: Source reports movement serial number 5.201.938, case number 1.559.587, and lever escapement without internal photographic confirmation
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