Omega Desk Or Travel Watch, Probably 1920s–1930s

Omega desk or travel watch, probably 1920s–1930sBrand: Omega (visible in the center of the dial). Shape: Square case, rather rare for a pocket watch (Omega models of this type often date from the 1920s–1930s). Dial: Black Arabic numerals for the hours, red numerals for the 24 hours (indicating a military reading), small seconds at 6 o'clock. Case: Silver, with a beautiful patina due to age. This watch has a movement common in desk watches, produced between 1915 and 1935. Watches of this type were often intended for professional use (military, railway or medical). Case back: Superb relief medallion depicting Hermes (or Mercury), god of commerce and travelers, identifiable by his winged helmet. This motif was often used by Omega for its watches intended for merchants, officers or travelers, reinforcing the symbolic link between speed, communication and precision.Inside of the cover: the golden tint suggests an interior gold plating (vermeil), typical of Omega's high-end watches of this period.It combines the function of a pocket watch with the presentation of a small table timepiece, sometimes called an “officer's watch” or “travel watch”. Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm (with winder: 7 cm high)