just found my grandads watch, looks similar and has numbers 1332, Dennison, Made in England, 8594 Omega Watch Co. Wondered if it's worth anything, worth selling? [nt]
As you may or may not have guessed from my past threads, I have quite a ‘thing’ about Dennison-cased watches (Omegas in particular). They were one of several English companies specializing in casing other manufacturer’s watches. For most of their existenc...
...is much appreciated. Thanks for a meticulously researched and nicely presented post. If some university offered degrees in History of Horology, you'd have a master's thesis right there! Tom
. . . with rapt attention! No nodding off here ;-) . . . Thanks very much, Andrew - the effort is deeply appreciated. My recently acquired Norman Morris cased Seamaster . . . . . . is the cause of much pleasure these days. Cordially, Art This message has ...
But I too started to compile a list of Dennison case numbers vs Omega case numbers, movement numbers, calibers, hallmark letters and years etc. I also have a very heavy ALD cased 18k snap back, cal 501 seamaster, from 1958 Willing to share info, but its l...
an intriguing practice--and an honorable one it seems, encasing watch movements with less precious metals....... thx for this--a great history lesson J
When you look at this Dennison Constellation you have the finest case in the finest material with allegedly the finest mass produced movement of all time - it doesn't get much better than that does it? Also as a bit of a teaser, when Edmund Hilliary climb...
being 'the man from '64' i often come across Dennison cased watches so this information will always be handy to me. one of the things i particularly like about them is the fact that they are english and our assay system is the best in the world (i suppose...
A really useful summary on these Dennison cases. Your work is greatly appreciated by some of the other 'Omega Anoraks' who frequent the forum thanks again grumio
Hello. I've just joined the forum having found it via Google trying to find out a bit about a watch I recently acquired. You have a great thread with loads of info so thought this might be the place to start.
. . . of interest to Omega collectors. Looks original and correct to my eyes; a view of the crown would be helpful. Being a family heirloom, though, wouldn't it be worthwhile to restore and treasure for generations to come? Cordially, Art
Hi, I am a newbie here, but the site looks awesome. I am trying, without success so far, to source a replacement crystal for the following watch: Movement - Omega #7581753. Case - Dennison Watchcase Co LTD #457895 - Assay marks indicate 9 carat gold .375,...
. . . from long ago. I'm not knowledgeable about Omega pocket watches, but there are high-grade models that are collectible. An image or two of the movement would be helpful in assessing value. As for crystals, please check your private messages for a con...