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Omega 9ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is an Omega full hunter pocket watch featuring a 9ct yellow gold case measuring 49 mm in diameter, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927. The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. The watch is powered by a signed fifteen-jewel movement bearing number 7811378. The auction house reports a serial number of 386150 and a total weight of 89 grams.

Dial and open front cover of the Omega 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch
Dial and open front cover of the Omega 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.fellows.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
301
Source-reported date
1927
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
386150

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 and Construction

The watch features a 9ct yellow gold full hunter case measuring 49 mm in diameter with a total weight of 89 grams. It was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927. The exterior includes a fluted winding crown, bow, and pendant, with hallmarks reported on the latter two components.

The front cover is configured to open to the left to reveal the dial. Observed condition issues include scratches, marks, and dints across the case, with specific reports of dents on the side. The hinges are noted as appearing intact, and the crown shows light scratches and marks.

Evidence for this section
  • “9ct yellow gold case, hallmarked Birmingham 1927.”
  • “Dimensions: 49mm”
  • “Total lot weight: 89”
  • “Pendant, fluted winding crown, and bow situated at 3 o'clock”
  • “Hallmarks visible on the pendant and bow”
  • “Front cover opened to the left revealing the dial”
  • “Case shows scratches, marks and dints.”
  • “Side of the case shows dents.”
  • “Hinges appear intact.”
  • “Crown has light scratches and marks.”

Dial and Hands

The white dial is signed with the Omega name and Greek letter symbol, including the text 'SWISS MADE' at the base. It features black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position.

The condition report notes that the dial has marks, and the hands exhibit signs of tarnishing and marks. The glass is also reported to have scratches and marks.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
  • “Dial signed Omega with Greek letter Omega symbol and SWISS MADE at base”
  • “Blued steel spade and whip hands and subsidiary seconds hand”
  • “Dial has marks.”
  • “Hands show marks and tarnishing.”
  • “Glass has scratches and marks.”

Movement and Technical Data

The timepiece is powered by a signed fifteen-jewel movement, identified in the source documentation by the number 7811378. A serial number of 386150 is associated with the lot.

Regarding operational status, the movement is reported to be currently functioning. However, the auction house states they do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of the timepiece and notes that the movement exhibits scratches, marks, and tarnishing commensurate with general wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signed fifteen jewel movement, numbered 7811378.”
  • “Serial number: 386150”
  • “Movement is currently functioning.”
  • “Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.”
  • “Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.”

Open research questions

  • Is the provided serial number (386150) a case serial number or a movement serial number?
  • Do factory records for Omega 7811378 align with the 1927 Birmingham hallmark on the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega 9ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material9ct yellow gold“9ct yellow gold case, hallmarked Birmingham 1927.”
Movement jewels and number15 jewels, numbered 7811378“Signed fifteen jewel movement, numbered 7811378.”
Dial descriptionWhite dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds“White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
Dimensions49mm“Dimensions: 49mm”
Serial number386150“Serial number: 386150”
Total lot weight89g“Total lot weight: 89”

Visible details

  • Front cover opened to the left revealing the dial
  • Blued steel spade and whip hands and subsidiary seconds hand
  • Dial signed Omega with Greek letter Omega symbol and SWISS MADE at base
  • Pendant, fluted winding crown, and bow situated at 3 o'clock
  • Hallmarks visible on the pendant and bow

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior case back are not pictured in the provided images
  • Source reports serial number 386150 and movement number 7811378 without differentiating case or movement serial numbers

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

Consulted source

Lot 301 | Full hunter pocket watch by Omega

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record b12d186dde

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