Omega Watch from 1916

$775.00

Here we have a 1916 Omega manual wind movement housed in a 9-carat gold Dennison case from 1924 or 1925. We do not know the providence of the watch and whether it has been recased. Maybe it was originally a trench watch and then recased after the war. Either way it is a beautiful example on this reproduction WWI trench watch strap.

What also makes this watch interesting is the case manufacturer. The Dennison Watch Case Co established in 1905 by the son and grandson of AARON LUFKIN DENNISON. It was the successor company to ALD’s Dennison, Wigley & Company. Dennison was one of the founders of the Waltham Watch Company before relocating to Europe.

Look at all those hallmarks and watchmaker marks. A lot of history there!

Here we have a 1916 Omega manual wind movement housed in a 9-carat gold Dennison case from 1924 or 1925. We do not know the providence of the watch and whether it has been recased. Maybe it was originally a trench watch and then recased after the war. Either way it is a beautiful example on this reproduction WWI trench watch strap.

What also makes this watch interesting is the case manufacturer. The Dennison Watch Case Co established in 1905 by the son and grandson of AARON LUFKIN DENNISON. It was the successor company to ALD’s Dennison, Wigley & Company. Dennison was one of the founders of the Waltham Watch Company before relocating to Europe.

Look at all those hallmarks and watchmaker marks. A lot of history there!

Movement:

Manual wind

15 jewels

Serial number: 5351580 manufactured in 1916

Running, but needs a service

Some paint wear to hands and numerals.

Case:

Manufacturer – Dennison Watch Case Company

9 carat gold – The “9” and “375” hallmarks represent the carat and decimal fineness of the gold - 9 carat or 37.5 per cent pure.

“ALD” – Maker mark for Aaron Lufkin Dennison

Anchor – Manufactured in Birmingham, England

“Z” – Manufactured in 1924-25

Band:

Brand New Reproduction WWI Trench Watch Band

Maker – Prairie Flower Leather Company

Size – 7 1/2" to the Center Hole