We have seen a vast rise in the demand for Antique Pocket Watches here at LoveAntiques.com in recent months, which could be down to the popularity of recent period dramas such as Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey or simply because they make for timeless gifts. Whatever the reason is for this surge in sales, we're sure you'll have your own reason for loving Antique Pocket Watches.
Our Dealer of The Month has a deep-rooted love for Antique Pocket Watches that stems from a rather endearing childhood memory. Leslie Licht, the founder of Euro Antique Watches, recalls a fond memory from his childhood where he was sat holding a beautiful Silver IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch belonging to his Grandfather, and became transfixed watching the second hand travel steadily around the face of the watch. He had a very close bond with his Grandfather, and when he sadly passed away years later, Leslie inherited this Pocket Watch, so of course, the watch serves as a memory of his dear Grandfather.
From then on, Leslie started collecting Pocket Watches and in 1985 this hobby became a business and he established Euro Antique Watches. He started trading at Antiques Fairs, meeting customers and making business contacts, which brought him much enjoyment and great satisfaction, especially when seeing the delight in his customers faces when they purchased one of his Pocket Watches.
With times changing and on-line services growing, Leslie made the decision in more recent years to solely trade online, selling mostly Antique Pocket Watches and the occasional clock or pocket watch fob and chain. He takes pleasure in listing new items on LoveAntiques.com and when asked what he enjoys most about the products he sells, he advised us that he mostly enjoys the high-quality technical movements, and is fascinated by the craftsmanship that goes in to these 'true pieces of art'
When it comes to customer service, Leslie says, "My motto is: The client is king! I always offer my best service, and as a result I have received a large amount of very positive feedback regarding both service and packaging over the years. Buying at Euro Antique Watches is guaranteed to be a great experience"
So whether you're looking for a gift or simply wanting to add to your own collection, make sure you take a look at the superb array of stock on offer from Euro Antique Watches.
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Omega Silver Pocket Watch Made in Switzerland c.1900
Certified DealerApproved item790 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Certified DealerApproved item790 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
Genuine Omega Gent's Silver 0.800 Swiss made Pocket Watch circa 1900
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This is an original open faced, keyless wind, silver 0.800 Omega pocket watch made in Switzerland circa 1900.
Dial:-
The white enamel dial has black Arabic Art nouveau numerals with outer minute divisions and inner red 13-24 hour numbers. The dial has nice golden chased hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. The dial has a slight hair crack. The dial is signed in the upper centre: "Omega" and protected by an original glass.
Movement:-
The high grade fifteen jewels anchor movement has a plain cock with polished steel regulator and a club foot lever escapement with compensation balance wheel. Movement numbered: 7059839. The pocket watch is in great working condition, however we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique pocket watch. The movement is decoratively signed "Omega".
Case:-
The pocket watch lies in a slightly rubbed silver 0.800 open-face case. The inner side of the case is stamped for silver 0.800 and numbered 7748581. The outer side of the cuvette shows different medals and is decoratively signed: "Omega, Grand Prix, Paris 1900". (See pictures).
Omega History: The watch making firm Omega was found in 1848 by Louis Brandt in Le Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. In 1880, it moved to its current location in Bienne, Switzerland. At the beginning, the company was not referred to as Omega. The name was later christened in 1894, when a watch model, the “Omega” was launched. Today, one of the world’s better known watch companies, they have been the official timekeepers for the Olympic Games since 1932 and have also been supplying American and Russian astronauts with their “moon watch” since 1965 and 1975 respectively. The firm has been a member of the Swatch Group since 1983.
Are you looking to sell your pocket watch collection? Euro Antique Watches have been in business for over 35 years and are experts in antique pocket watch appraisal.
measurements
Diameter:
51 mm
Weight:
91.2 g
measurements
declaration
Euro Antique Watches has clarified that the Omega Silver Pocket Watch Made in Switzerland c.1900 (LA489986) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1900