Omega Trench Watches WW1

[todeen]

I recently took my Rolex to be appraised. I paid $115 at my local jeweler. With your watch, I might start at a nice antique shop that carries jewelry/military items, and once I had their opinion move to the appraisal. You might even go to an Army Surplus store. If the owner is a collector, he might have a clue about value, or know a collector who could assist you.

I'm not sure if you live in a big town or not, but where I live we also have multiple watch repair shops. I'm sure their knowledge could also help you gain a better starting point on price. When I took my grandma's alarm clock in to be fixed, the repairman told me the work would cost more than the clock. it was sentimental, so I did it anyway. Those repairmen are very knowledgeable even if they aren't official appraisers.

Your watch is in nice shape, was it a family members?

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[jingram058]

I have an Elgin railroad pocket watch in a silver case. I forget the number of jewels; stem winder. It worked when I got it, but I took it to a local jeweler who advertised watch repair just for cleaning and lubrication. It came back beautiful! And it didn't cost much, to my surprise, somewhere around $50. The old fellow was able to tell me all about it, what makes it railroad grade, and when it was made. Just look for a real watch repairman or jeweler, not a mall kiosk that only change batteries in new watches.

Very cool watch, BTW!

[mrreality68]

thanks appreciated everyone.

What is odd most to me is the Logo below the Omega Logo. The set of wings logo I have never seen and cannot seem to find anything on the internet about it.
I have confirmed from the serial # on it that is from the 1915 to 1919 Range. I Like it and the look. And it winds easy and holds it time well

[steve B]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

thanks appreciated everyone.

What is odd most to me is the Logo below the Omega Logo. The set of wings logo I have never seen and cannot seem to find anything on the internet about it.
I have confirmed from the serial # on it that is from the 1915 to 1919 Range. I Like it and the look. And it winds easy and holds it time well

The winged wheel logo is a good match for the one used on Belgian railroad stamps (parcel post)

So maybe a railroad watch? Or a Belgian transport unit?

The German railroads used a similar insignis but with the wheel facing right, And Russia also used a similar one.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

thanks appreciated everyone.

What is odd most to me is the Logo below the Omega Logo. The set of wings logo I have never seen and cannot seem to find anything on the internet about it.
I have confirmed from the serial # on it that is from the 1915 to 1919 Range. I Like it and the look. And it winds easy and holds it time well

Interesting, the winged wheel is very similar to a lot of different versions of motorcycle related patches and insignias. It is also considered as a sort of mark or image relating to the Greek god Hermes, the herald. Not sure if either has a direct correlation to the images use on the watch. Great logo nonetheless.