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When did Omega start making pocket watches?
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Omega began to produce pocket watches with the start of the company in 1848. Louis Brandt established the company in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Although Swatch now owns it, the brand continues to operate from a headquarters in the city. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Omega watches.
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Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1912
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Dial with Raised stick ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 900 Silver
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 55mm
CIRCA: 1910
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Dial, Breguet Style Numbers / Gold and Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare and early Omega chronograph was likely used as a scientific tool...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare,
this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega
dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880’s
Despite the age, its in a great vintage condition &
in excellent working order...
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Pocket Watch Movement, 15 jewels, Caliber 19, Size 16 + Dial. circa 1916.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Omega Pocket Watch Movement & Dial
in original case
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Case back is performed in brass, signed "OMEGA Bienne Geneve"
Case measures 47mm
Case back opens to reveal original Omeg...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Omega De Ville Pocket Watch Art Deco Steel Manual Wind Immaculate
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace:
Omega
De Ville
Pocket Watch
Reference 111,1738
Circa 1975
Art Deco Rectangular Design
Stainless Steel Case with S...
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel