Early 1900s Omega Small Pocket Watch – Gold-Filled Case | Enamel Dial | £495

A charming early 20th-century Omega pocket watch with a beautifully engraved case and a touching piece of family history etched inside the cover. This is a small “boudoir-size” Omega pocket watch at 31mm, most likely gifted as a keepsake rather than a workhorse – and it has kept its grace for over 100 years.

It’s a slice of Omega’s early craftsmanship, with a Swiss hand-wound movement, heat-blued hands, and a floral gold-filled case that still carries its original engraving with pride.

THE HERITAGE STORY

Open the caseback and you’ll find a period inscription:

“S.H. Chapman
From Nan and Eliza”

This wasn’t a casual purchase – it was a family gift, intended to be treasured. Engravings like this are part of a watch’s soul. It reminds you that long before smartphones dictated every second of the day, timepieces were meaningful possessions. They marked milestones, memories, and moments that mattered.

This one has survived wars, generations, and change. You don’t polish away that history – you preserve it.

SPECIFICATION

Brand: Omega
Year: Circa 1905–1920
Movement: Omega Swiss hand-wound
Jewels: 15 (typical for this calibre)
Case: 20-Year Gold-Filled (higher-grade gold layer than standard plating)
Diameter: 31mm (42mm including bow)
Dial: Enamel dial with Arabic numerals & sub-seconds
Hands: Heat-blued steel
Condition: Very good for age – light marks to dial & case consistent with 100+ years
Status: Running – will undergo service prior to sale

WHY BUY THIS WATCH

• A Genuine Antique Omega — not a generic Swiss pocket watch

• Original Engraving & Story Intact — adds charm, provenance, and humanity

• Gold-Filled Case — superior durability vs. plated pocket watches

• Heat-Blued Hands & Enamel Dial — hallmarks of early quality watchmaking

• Perfect Gift, Heirloom, or Display Piece — for collectors of character, not clones

At £495, it’s priced superbly. Antique Omegas with engraving, decoration, and original movements intact vanish quickly at this level.

✅ FEATURES & BENEFITS (Fine Watch Club)

• 12-Month Warranty – confidence included

• Serviced Pre-Sale – professionally checked & running correctly

• View in Person (Norwich) – by appointment only

• Tracked & Insured UK Delivery – shipped with care

• No-Nonsense 14-Day Return Policy – if it doesn’t speak to you, return it

• Buy with Trust – established specialist in vintage Omega