Pocket Watch: Antique Omega Gun Metal Pocket Watch, Limerick

The watch has a stem-winding movement, signed Omega, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has a little scratching to the edge. The watch measures 46mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is gun metal. It is in good condition with just general light surface marking which is quite usual for gun metal cases. The inside of the hinged case back is signed with the Omega logo. The acrylic lens is in good condition (some natural white reflection showing in the photos). The dial is signed with the name of the original retailers, C Cromer, Limerick. Conrad Cromer was listed as both a watch maker and jeweller who traded from 18 George Street, Limerick. The dial is in lovely condition, just a minor scratch on the subsidiary seconds dial. Original hands. The watch comes with a single chain with graduated links, which picks up the gold coloured highlights on the watch. The watch and chain come in a vintage presentation box from the high end watchmaker and jeweller, Sir John Bennett. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.