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Omega 19-Ligne Open-Face Pocket Watch

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

circa 1900–1902

Maker / issuer

Omega

This antique open-face pocket watch by Omega features a Lépine-style base-metal case housing an Omega 19-ligne bar caliber (19''' LOB) with stem-wind and stem-set mechanisms.

Dated by the source to circa 1900–1902 based on its 7-digit serial sequence, it is reported to feature an in-house non-precious case with an internal Globe/Goddess stamp. The white dial displays Arabic numerals, an outer minute track with five-minute markers, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch weighs 106.3 grams excluding the accompanying 33 cm antique curb link chain, which is fitted with a swivel dog-lead clasp and a large spring ring.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
1
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
Open-face watch
Weight
106.3 grams (watch head only)
Case Style
Open-Face (Lépine style)
Chain Length
33 cm
Case Diameter
approximately 47mm to 51mm
Place recorded
Switzerland
Movement Caliber
Omega 19-Ligne Open-Face Bar Caliber (19''' LOB)
Maker / attribution
Omega

Design

Visible features
• White dial with black Arabic numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Ornate openwork rose-gold-toned hands and a straight subdial seconds hand • Crown and bow positioned at 12 o'clock attached to a curb link chain via a large spring ring
Dial and Visual Presentation
Direct visual inspection shows a white dial featuring black Arabic numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The hands include ornate openwork rose-gold-toned hands indicating the hours and minutes alongside a straight hand for the subdial seconds. The open-face configuration displays the winding crown and bow positioned at 12 o'clock. A curb link pocket watch chain is shown attached to the bow via a large spring ring.
Reported Movement and Internal Markings
The seller listing reports that the watch houses an Omega 19-Ligne Open-Face Bar Caliber (19''' LOB). This movement is described by the source as featuring a matte gilt-frosting finish, manual stem-wind and stem-set mechanisms, and traditional regulator markings reading '(F/A, S/R)'. A production era of circa 1900–1902 is asserted based on a reported 7-digit case serial number sequence in the 1.7-million range (1,762,207). The source also reports that the interior of the case back bears an antique Omega factory 'Globe/Goddess' stamp indicating an in-house Swiss-manufactured non-precious case.
Case Specifications, Accessories, and Verification Limits
The case is listed as an open-face (Lépine style) configuration, with an approximate diameter between 47mm and 51mm measured horizontally excluding the winding crown. The total weight of the watch head alone is reported as 106.3 grams. The source notes nickel plating wear on the outer metal case that reveals hints of underlying base metal. The watch is accompanied by a matching antique base-metal curb link chain measuring 33 cm in total length, described as a Single Albert style with a swivel dog-lead clasp and an anchoring spring ring. Because the provided visual record consists solely of a front dial-side photograph, internal components such as the movement caliber, case stamps, and serial numbers are not visible and rely on source description.

Identification

Serial number
1,762,207
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 and case back stamps described in the listing are not visible in this dial-side photograph.
  • Research required: The case diameter is given as an approximate range (47mm to 51mm) rather than a single precise measurement.
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