Omega - 8933084 - 1900-1949

Omega Antique Silver Pocket Watch – 0.800 Silver – 24-Hour Dial – Case No. 8,933,084 – Circa Late 1930s

An attractive and less common antique Omega pocket watch housed in a genuine 0.800 silver case and fitted with a distinctive 24-hour dial. This vintage Omega mechanical pocket watch combines classic Swiss horology with an unusual dial layout that gives it considerably more character than a standard early 20th-century pocket watch.

The watch features a signed OMEGA dial with large stylised Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and an additional outer 13–24 hour scale. This 24-hour configuration is an appealing feature for collectors of antique Omega watches, vintage military-style timepieces, railway-style pocket watches and unusual Swiss mechanical watches.

The inside of the case is clearly marked “0.800”, indicating 800/1000 silver, or 80% silver content. The case also carries the Omega triangular factory marking with “OMEGA” and “FAB. SUISSE”, supporting the originality of the silver Omega case. The case number 8,933,084 is stamped internally and appears consistently across the case components.

The serial number falls within a production range associated broadly with the late 1930s, approximately 1938–1939, although the movement serial number would be required for more precise dating. The case serial should therefore be considered an approximate dating reference rather than definitive proof of the exact year of manufacture.

The 24-hour dial is one of the more interesting aspects of this watch. In addition to the standard 1–12 hour display, the outer scale continues from 13 through 24, allowing the time to be read in 24-hour format. This type of military-time or railway-style dial is less commonly encountered than the standard Omega pocket watch dial and gives the watch particular collector appeal.

The dial has developed substantial authentic age-related patina. There are scratches, marks, discoloration, spotting and general surface wear visible across the dial. The hands also show oxidation and age-related wear. The silver case displays scratches, tarnishing, oxidation, small marks and general signs of use consistent with a pocket watch that is many decades old.

No attempt has been made to disguise or heavily restore these signs of age. The watch retains the worn and characterful appearance expected from an original vintage Omega silver pocket watch.

The combination of a genuine Omega-marked 0.800 silver case, Omega-signed dial, subsidiary seconds and unusual 24-hour scale makes this a more distinctive example than a typical unsigned Swiss pocket watch. It should appeal to collectors of vintage Omega watches, antique silver pocket watches, Swiss mechanical watches, 24-hour pocket watches, military-style watches, railway watches and historic horology.

The presence of the repeated case number is also a positive detail, as matching numbered case components are preferable from a collector’s perspective to a watch assembled from unrelated parts.

It is important to note that the watch is not being represented as a confirmed military-issued watch. The 24-hour scale has a military and railway style, but there are no documented military issue markings visible that would justify describing it as an officially issued military timepiece.

Key details:

Omega antique pocket watch
Swiss made
0.800 silver case
Approximately 80% silver fineness
Omega “Fab. Suisse” case marking
Case serial number: 8,933,084
Approximate period: late 1930s
Signed Omega dial
Mechanical manual-winding pocket watch
Open-face configuration
Large Arabic numerals
Outer 13–24 hour scale
24-hour military-time style dial
Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Original age-related patina and wear
Scratches, spotting and discoloration visible
Service history unknown

This antique Omega silver pocket watch represents an interesting combination of precious-metal construction, historic Swiss watchmaking and an uncommon 24-hour dial design. Although the watch shows considerable wear, the condition is honest and consistent with its age, making it particularly suitable for collectors who appreciate untouched vintage watches and historically interesting Omega pocket watches.

The watch is offered in its current vintage condition. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

A characterful and collectible Omega 0.800 silver pocket watch with 24-hour dial, subsidiary seconds and original late-1930s period styling.