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Omega 18ct gold half-hunting cased pocket watch retailed by Weir & Sons

Partially verified

This gentleman's keyless-wind half-hunting pocket watch features an 18ct gold case measuring 4.7 cm in diameter, bearing London import marks for 1910. The source reports a signed Omega jewelled lever movement alongside an inner case presentation inscription. Its white enamelled dial is signed for Dublin and Belfast retailer Weir and Sons, fitted with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The front cover of the case incorporates a central aperture surrounded by black enamelled Roman numerals, and the caseback is engraved with the crest of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers.

Front view of the closed 18ct gold half-hunting case showing the enamelled chapter ring and viewing window
Front view of the closed 18ct gold half-hunting case showing the enamelled chapter ring and viewing window — Bellmans. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
app.bellmans.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Half-hunting pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
220
Source-reported date
1910
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
780053

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Identity

This 18ct gold half-hunting case measures 4.7 cm in diameter and features a hinged front cover with a central circular aperture. The aperture is framed by black enamelled Roman numerals.

The case carries London import hallmarks for 1910 on all three covers. The case maker mark 'D B s' is present on the front and both back covers. The serial number 780053 is recorded on the interior of the two back covers, with '053' appearing inside the front cover.

Evidence for this section
  • “diameter 4.7cm”
  • “import mark London 1910”
  • “the case maker marks to both back covers and front cover is D B s”
  • “has the number 780053 to the interior of the back two covers”
  • “the interior of the front cover is numbered 053”

Dial and Retailer Attribution

The white enamelled dial is signed for the retailer Weir and Sons of Dublin and Belfast. It is fitted with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial.

There are no Omega brand markings on the dial or the gold case.

Evidence for this section
  • “the enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued steel hands, signed for the retailer Weir and Sons Dublin and Belfast”
  • “there are no Omega markings to the gold case, or to the dial”

Movement and Inscriptions

The watch contains a jewelled lever movement signed by Omega. A condition report notes slight rusting to two primary cogs.

The watch features a presentation inscription on the inner case and an engraving of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers crest on the caseback.

Evidence for this section
  • “With a signed jewelled lever movement”
  • “There is slight rusting to the two primary cogs”
  • “the inner case presentation inscribed”
  • “the caseback engraved with the crest of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers”

Open research questions

  • Identify the manufacturer associated with the 'D B s' maker mark on London-imported gold cases from 1910.
  • Verify the historical records of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers regarding officers' presentation watches from this period.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega 18ct gold half-hunting cased pocket watch retailed by Weir & Sons
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MovementSigned jewelled lever movement“With a signed jewelled lever movement”
RetailerWeir and Sons Dublin and Belfast“signed for the retailer Weir and Sons Dublin and Belfast”
Import HallmarkLondon 1910“import mark London 1910”
Case DimensionsDiameter 4.7cm“diameter 4.7cm”
EngravingCrest of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers“the caseback engraved with the crest of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers”
Case Serial Number780053“has the number 780053 to the interior of the back two covers”
Case Maker MarkD B s“the case maker marks to both back covers and front cover is D B s”
Gross Weight79 grams“gross weight 79 grams”
Hammer Price£1,300“Hammer price: £1,300”

Visible details

  • Front cover displays a central circular viewing aperture framed by black enamelled Roman numerals
  • Visible central dial shows blued steel hands and part of a subsidiary seconds register
  • Fluted winding crown with an arched suspension bow positioned at 12 o'clock
  • Polished gold-tone outer case surfaces with visible hinge at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • The auctioneer notes that there are no Omega markings on the gold case or dial, though the movement is signed Omega
  • The case bears maker mark 'D B s' and number 780053 on the rear covers rather than factory Omega case signatures
  • Condition report notes slight rusting to two primary cogs
  • Internal movement, presentation inscription, and caseback crest are not visible in the provided photo

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record b63945093b

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