WWI German Aviation Award Omega Silver Pocket Watch Zeppelin Iron Cross 51.5mm

During the First World War, timepieces were essential instruments for military coordination, particularly in the emerging field of aviation. The Imperial German Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) and naval Zeppelin crews relied heavily on precise chronometers for navigation, bombing runs, and mission timing. Prestigious watchmakers like Omega produced high-quality timepieces that were occasionally customized or presented as awards to military personnel, commemorating their service, bravery, or association with specific elite units like the famed Zeppelin airship fleets.

Item Specifications

• Maker: Omega

• Era: WWI Era

• Type: Aviation Award Pocket Watch

• Dimensions: 51.5mm

• Case Material: 0.800 Solid Silver

• Condition: Perfect working condition

Detailed Description

The Case

• The pocket watch is housed in a substantial 51.5mm open-face silver case.

• The exterior back cover is decorated with a neatly engraved central shield cartouche framed by sweeping foliate and leaf motifs.

• The inside of the case back is clearly stamped with the rectangular “0.800” silver purity mark.

• The case features the classic Omega maker’s mark, consisting of the brand name and Greek letter enclosed within a circle.

• The inner case securely bears the serial number 5962685.

• Official historical hallmarks are present, including the German crescent moon and crown, alongside the Swiss grouse silver hallmark.

• The inner dust cover is ornately engraved with the “OMEGA” name, surrounded by a detailed reproduction of grand exhibition medals.

The Dial

• The pristine white dial features bold, highly stylized black Arabic numerals.

• The upper center of the dial proudly displays the Omega brand name and logo.

• To the left of the center pivot, the dial is decorated with a distinct German Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz).

• To the right of the center, a detailed illustration of a Zeppelin airship is prominently displayed.

• Just above the subsidiary dial, the traditional German military motto “Gott mit uns” is curved across the enamel.

• The timepiece features a classic subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o’clock mark, complete with an inner track graduated to 60.

• Time is elegantly indicated by gold-tone hands.

The Movement

• The mechanical manual-wind movement features a remarkably clean, frosted gilt finish.

• The movement bridge is prominently signed “OMEGA”.

• The finely preserved mechanism proudly displays its exposed ruby jewels and polished steel screws.