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Vintage Steel Omega Pocket Watch with Bakelite Box

Partially verified

According to dealer documentation, this open-face pocket watch by Omega dates to circa 1935 and is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 47 mm in diameter by 11 mm in depth. The dealer reports it is powered by a stem-wound and stem-set gilt three-quarter plate movement (#848997) fitted with 15 jewels, a lever escapement, and a compensated balance wheel. The dial has a silvered satin finish featuring Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch is accompanied by a green and black Bakelite presentation box.

Front view of the vintage Omega pocket watch in its green Bakelite box
Front view of the vintage Omega pocket watch in its green Bakelite box — Atlam Watches / Antiques Boutique. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
4.82 (AB-14754)
Source-reported date
c. 1935
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
848997

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

The watch is housed in a stainless steel case featuring a snap-on back and bezel. The case is reported to have a smooth, plain finish and is signed 'Omega'.

The case measures 47 mm in width and 11 mm in depth. Dealer documentation notes a small dent and signs of wear on the back of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case – the movement comes in a stainless steel case, which has a snap on back and bezel. The case is signed “Omega”.”
  • “The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 85% mint condition – a small dent and some wear on the back”
  • “The watch measures 47mm wide x 11mm deep”

Dial and Hands

The timepiece features a silvered dial with a satin finish, signed 'Omega'.

The dial is appointed with blue steel hands. The condition of the dial is reported by the dealer as 95% mint.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial – the silvered has a satin finish with stylish blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Omega” and is in 95% mint condition”

Movement

The watch operates via a stem-wound and stem-set mechanism. It is powered by a gilt three-quarter plate movement containing 15 jewels, a lever escapement, and a compensated balance wheel.

The movement is signed 'Omega, 15 Jewels, Swiss' and is identified by the serial number 848997.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is stem wound / stem set”
  • “the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a compensated balance wheel. The movement is signed “Omega, 15 Jewels, Swiss” # 848997.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber number associated with serial 848997?
  • Does the provided serial number align with Omega's production records for circa 1935?
  • Can the specific model or market reference for this stainless steel open-face watch be verified?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Steel Omega Pocket Watch with Bakelite Box
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement DetailsGilt 3/4 plate movement with lever escapement and compensated balance wheel, signed Omega, 15 Jewels, Swiss“Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a compensated balance wheel. The movement is signed “Omega, 15 Jewels, Swiss””
Movement Number# 848997“# 848997”
CaseStainless steel case with snap-on back and bezel“Case – the movement comes in a stainless steel case, which has a snap on back and bezel.”
Dimensions47mm wide x 11mm deep“The watch measures 47mm wide x 11mm deep”
WindingStem wound / stem set“The watch is stem wound / stem set”
Box1930s green and black bakelite Omega box“The watch comes in a 1930s green and black bakelite Omega box”
Presentation Box1930s green and black Bakelite Omega box“The watch comes in a 1930s green and black bakelite Omega box”
Dealer Datingc. 1935“Vintage Steel Omega pocket watch. With bakelite box c1935”

Visible details

  • Open-face stainless steel case with a top-mounted bow and crown.
  • Silvered dial with black printed Arabic hour numerals, outer railway-style minute track, and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • Blued steel hands, including open-circle Breguet-style hour and minute hands.
  • Green molded plastic or Bakelite presentation box with the 'OMEGA' brand name embossed along the lower front border.

Research qualifications

  • The movement and interior case markings are not shown in the single catalog photograph.
  • Dating to circa 1935 and condition assessments rely entirely on the dealer's description.

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

Consulted source

Vintage Steel Omega pocket watch. With bakelite box c1935 in Antique Pocket Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9eb546d104

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