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Description

Silver 0.900 Omega Niello Racing Motif c1918 in Excellent condition

This is an Omega watch with a Niello motif. Niello was a technique using contrasting metals. It was used for decoration for a brief period from around 1900 to the beginning of the 1920s, and therefore, it is usually in the Art Nouveau or Art Deco style.

Dial: The white enamel dial has Art Nouveau numerals and the 12 in red with an outer minute track and is inset with a subsidiary dial at the 6. It has decorative rose-gold pierced gilt hands. The dial is signed ‘Omega.’ There is a slight hairline crack between the 2 and the 3 on the dial. It comes with a bull's eye glass.

Movement: The high-quality anchor lever movement has 17 jewels, it is a stem wound it has 17 rubies. The movement is signed: ‘Omega’ and numbered 5199602 The movement is in good working condition however, we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique pocket watch.

Case: The watch is in a 0.900 silver full hunter case with an all-over Niello design – A motor car racing scene with two people with gold inlay. The inner side of the case is signed ‘Omega’ with gold inlay medals stamped with Swiss hallmark No: 60185867.

Niello is a type of silverware decorated with engraved designs filled with a clack compound. Care is needed when cleaning niello, as the piece will be damaged if the compound is removed. Never use a dip, but lightly clean the surface with a long-term silver polish to reveal the design.
Diameter: 51mm – Weight: 39 gr

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