Engraved/Inscribed Omega Pocket Watch - info required.

Pearsem · 06-07-2011 1:59pm #1

Hello all,

I have the below Omega pocket watch. It has just been serviced with a new mainspring and it is ticking along nicely as they say. The serial number dates it from 1916-1918. The watch itself is quite attractive and a lovely weight, but the inscription makes it special and this is where I am hoping someone can help.

I took it to a local antique dealer who said they have never seen anything like it before, suggesting that it may have been made while someone was in prison.

If anyone could give me any pointers on the inscription then I would be very grateful.

Many thanks,
Pearse.

alantul · 06-07-2011 2:03pm

think of seen that before? unusual

where was it serviced

Pearsem · 06-07-2011 2:13pm

Was serviced by someone in Limerick through my Antique dealer.

Wibbs · 06-07-2011 4:35pm

I've no info to help you excpet to say the watch itself is good quality, but that's a great engraving and not like the usual at all. Hope you find out more

Bullseye1 · 06-07-2011 4:39pm

What a beautiful watch to have in ones collection.

gerfmurphy · 06-07-2011 9:17pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

What a beautiful watch to have in ones collection.

+1 very interesting, there looks like a major story behind that watch.

Bullseye1 · 06-07-2011 9:21pm

It looks like the tower and Celtic cross at Glendalough. It's also an interesting date as it's around the time of the Easter Rising. Beautiful.

Bullseye1 · 06-07-2011 9:27pm

My Irish is crap is that Erin go Bha (Ireland forever?).

Bullseye1 · 06-07-2011 9:37pm

Some beautiful pocket watches for sale on this site including a Swedish model from 1750.
http://www.darlor-watch.com/swiss_p_w_2.html

Bullseye1 · 06-07-2011 9:42pm

He has an Omega from the early 1900's so a similar vintage to yours.
http://www.darlor-watch.com/swiss_p_w_4.html

Engraved/Inscribed Omega Pocket Watch - info required.

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