Pocket Watch - Omega, Victorian Railways, circa 1940

Pocket watch with nickel plated brass case, Omega, no 9962577, circa 1940.

Issued by Victorian Railways to steam engine driver Gerald Dee.

White dial with roman numerals, seconds dial at 6. Gold hands.

More Information

Collection Names

Gerald & Lorna Dee Collection
Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement, Transport
Acquisition Information

Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Gerald A. Dee, Mrs M. Lorna Dee, by 1984
Manufacturer

Omega Watch Co, Switzerland, circa 1940
Issued By

Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
User

Mr Gerald A. Dee - V/Line, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Inscriptions

Back plate serial number '9962577'. Inside back case engraved 'Vic. Rys'. Dial is marked 'Omega', 'Swiss Made'.
Classification

Horology, Watches, Switzerland
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Keywords

Pocket Watches, Rail Transport Equipment, Horology