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Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 / 29 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Rare, Kiln Fired Enamel with Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The legendary house of Omega produced this classic pocket watch sometime in the 1920's. Remarkably, the watch is still fitted with a flawless enamel dial and the original Blued Steel Breguet Style Moon Hands. We seldom see these pocket watches with flawless enamel dials. While this watch is 100 years old it can be worn all the time and counted on to keep dependable time and get you there on time every time. In fact, 100 years ago this watch only had a 12 month warranty, yet 100 years later, we are so confident of its performance that we offer it with an 18 month warranty.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28961stDibs: LU422318137662
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