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Omega Open-Face Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is an open-face pocket watch by Omega housed in a nickel-finished case measuring approximately 4.85 cm in diameter. The white dial displays stylized Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the six o'clock position. The dial is signed with the Omega name and emblem. The auction house reports the inner case is stamped with an Omega factory hallmark and numbered 7809368, and houses a 15-jewel movement signed Omega Watch Co. Swiss, adjusted to two positions, bearing movement serial number 6909582.

Front view of an Omega open-face pocket watch with white dial, stylized Arabic numerals, and blued hands
Front view of an Omega open-face pocket watch with white dial, stylized Arabic numerals, and blued hands — Oldstone Ventures LLC. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
0132
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
6909582

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

Dial and External Presentation

The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch featuring a white dial marked with oversized stylized Arabic hour numerals and a black outer railway-style minute track. Central time is indicated by blued steel spade-style hour and minute hands, accompanied by a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position with Arabic ten-second markers. The dial is signed 'OMEGA' beneath the Greek letter Omega symbol below 12 o'clock.

The casing is visible as a polished metal open-face design with a top winding crown and bow, described in the auction catalogue as a nickel-finished case. Dimensions recorded by the seller indicate a diameter of 1 7/8 in. (4.85 cm) and a weight of 77.2g.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with oversized stylized Arabic hour numerals and black outer railway-style minute track.”
  • “Blued steel spade-style hour and minute hands and a small blued steel seconds hand.”
  • “Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second markers.”
  • “Signed 'OMEGA' beneath the Greek letter Omega symbol below 12 o'clock.”
  • “Open-face pocket watch with top winding crown and bow in a polished metal case.”
  • “Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.85 cm)”
  • “Weight: 77.2g”
  • “An Omega open-face pocket watch housed in a nickel-finished case”

Reported Movement and Internal Markings

Internal components are not visible in the provided photographs, and details regarding the movement and interior casework derive entirely from the auction listing. The movement is reported by the seller to be signed 'OMEGA WATCH Co. SWISS', fitted with 15 jewels, and adjusted to two positions.

The auction description further states that the movement bears serial number 6909582, and the inner case is stamped with an Omega factory hallmark and numbered 7809368.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is signed OMEGA WATCH Co. SWISS, adjusted to two positions, and fitted with 15 jewels.”
  • “The inner case is stamped with the Omega factory hallmark and numbered 7809368, while the movement bears serial number 6909582.”

Reported Condition and Testing Status

According to the seller's description, the watch exhibits surface wear, oxidation, and light scratches consistent with age and use.

The auction house notes that the movement appears complete; however, it has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or recent servicing, and the piece is offered 'as is'.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch exhibits surface wear, oxidation, and light scratches consistent with age and use.”
  • “The movement appears complete, though it has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or recent servicing. Offered as is.”

Open research questions

  • What specific Omega caliber designation corresponds to the 15-jewel, two-position adjusted movement bearing serial number 6909582?
  • What production timeframe is indicated by cross-referencing movement serial number 6909582 and case number 7809368 with Omega factory archives?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Open-Face Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter1 7/8 in. (4.85 cm)“Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.85 cm)”
Weight77.2g“Weight: 77.2g”
Case material finishNickel-finished“housed in a nickel-finished case”
Case number7809368“numbered 7809368”
Movement serial number6909582“movement bears serial number 6909582”
Jewel count15 jewels“fitted with 15 jewels”
Movement adjustmentsAdjusted to two positions“adjusted to two positions”
Movement signatureOMEGA WATCH Co. SWISS“The movement is signed OMEGA WATCH Co. SWISS”
Inner case hallmarkOmega factory hallmark“The inner case is stamped with the Omega factory hallmark”

Visible details

  • Open-face pocket watch with top winding crown and bow in a polished metal case.
  • White dial with oversized stylized Arabic hour numerals and black outer railway-style minute track.
  • Blued steel spade-style hour and minute hands and a small blued steel seconds hand.
  • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second markers.
  • Signed 'OMEGA' beneath the Greek letter Omega symbol below 12 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement details, adjustment marks, and inner case stamps are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on the auction house description.
  • The auction house notes surface wear, oxidation, and scratches, and states timekeeping accuracy was not tested.

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

Consulted source

Omega Open Face Pocket Watch Auction

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 3a8ebe1014

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