Omega - 5944967 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a classic Omega mechanical pocket watch with the distinctive character of traditional Swiss watchmaking. The white enamel dial features elegant black Arabic numerals, finely styled gold-tone hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, creating a clean and beautifully balanced period appearance. Together with its finely engine-turned silver case and accompanying vintage pocket watch chain, the watch forms an attractive and complete antique ensemble. The inner dust cover, decorated with a prominent OMEGA signature, medal motifs and a Swedish commemorative inscription, adds an appealing sense of personal history. Its strongest attractions are the prestigious Omega name, the 0.800 silver case, the historically characterful commemorative dust cover and the complete presentation with a vintage pocket watch chain.

Technical and condition details
Brand: Omega
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Period: Approximately early 20th century
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Dial: White enamel dial with large black Arabic numerals, clear outer minute track, elegant gold-tone period hands and the Omega symbol with OMEGA signature below 12 o’clock
Case: 0.800 silver open-face case with finely engine-turned decoration and a shield-shaped central cartouche bearing old personalised engraving. The inside of the case carries the Omega mark, 0.800 silver stamp and case number 5944967
Movement: Omega-signed gilt mechanical movement, movement number approximately 4231830, with traditional bridge construction and mechanical regulator. The inner dust cover is richly decorated with a large OMEGA signature and multiple medal motifs, together with the Swedish inscription Minne på 50-årsdagen, meaning a remembrance of a 50th birthday, adding further personal historical character
Diameter: Approx. 51.98 mm
Weight: Approx. 95.2 g
Accessories: Supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain whose aged appearance complements the watch and enhances both wearing and display appeal. The chain material has not been tested and shows normal signs of age and use
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition. The white dial remains clear and visually attractive, with minor signs of age and use. The silver case shows surface scratches, edge wear, light oxidation and natural patina, while the engine turning remains generally well visible. The central shield area retains older engraved marks. The crown, bow and accompanying chain also show wear and colour variation consistent with long-term use. Overall, the watch retains a natural and authentic antique appearance.

Collector’s Highlights
Classic Omega heritage combined with a 0.800 silver case gives the watch strong recognition among collectors of early Swiss pocket watches.
The white enamel dial with bold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock offers an elegant and distinctly period appearance.
The medal-decorated dust cover with a Swedish 50th-birthday commemorative inscription adds unusual historical and personal character.
The accompanying vintage pocket watch chain creates a more complete ensemble and enhances both collectible and display appeal.
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