Balling
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Found this old gem at my mum's yesterday.
It was bought by my great grandfather some time, according to the serial number, in early 1915.
Still works, even though it does need winding up every couple of hours. 
Thought it was pretty cool. Desperately needs a new front glass though, or at least a thorough polish.
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John
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Very nice.
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Colin
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Could be worth a wee bit that you know, vintage Omega probably very collectable!
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Thought it was pretty cool. Desperately needs a new front glass though, or at least a thorough polish.
I wouldn't do anything yourself. A lot of collectors prefer original condition.
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Haimsey
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Wow, that's very nice!
Would love a piece like that floating in the family.
Marcy Marc 
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Colin
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Ive got my grandads gold Omega. He died when I was 4 & my gran kept it until I was 21, had it serviced and gave it to me, bless her
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Colin
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Similar one to above - http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-omega-pocket-watch-c1915-286323.html
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
I wouldn't do anything yourself. A lot of collectors prefer original condition.
Front glass is acrylic which, from what I can gather, was commonly used to replace the original glass, when broken. So I'm sure it's not original either way and as I don't have any intention of selling it (not worth much anyway) I just want it looking good.
I did some research and found that back then, watches were delivered to the jeweler in pieces and the customer then picked his own combination of clockwork, facia, hands and case. So this watch is made to my great grandfathers taste (and budget).
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Ben J
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I'm awaiting all the watch portfolio people to tell you what your Great Grandfather "should" have bought instead!!!!
I'm not into watch much but thats awesome having a family watch thats so old.
I'd get it to a specialist to have it serviced etc.
[Edited on 07-09-2012 by Ben J]
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willay
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^^^
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Could be worth a wee bit that you know, vintage Omega probably very collectable!
They normally aren't.
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willay
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Do you know why John? I'd be quite suprise if it wasnt worth abit.
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Marc
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http://www.classicpocketwatches.com/collection.html
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Balling
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Do you know why John? I'd be quite suprise if it wasnt worth abit.
Because there's a lot of them. Not exactly hard to find and there's not exactly a big demand.
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John
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Some are more special than others, I've no idea what ones but in general it's as Balling says.
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