Omega, yellow gold lady's pocket watch, 14ct yellow gold, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, and gold hands, signed to the dial 'Omega', manual wound movement, case signed 'Omega' and stamped '56, 14K', engine turned case with central vacant crest to the centre, not in working order, case 1.38 in., total weight 36 grams
- Engine Turned - Engine turning is a decorative technique used on metal surfaces to create intricate curving or geometric pattern. The process involves cutting a series of lines into the surface of the metal using a rose engine or decoration lathe which rotates the metal as it cuts, allowing the operator to create a repeating pattern that covers the entire surface. The resulting surface has a shimmering, reflective quality that is often described as "engine turned." Where an engine turned item has been enamelled, the term used to describe the decoration is usually guilloche.
Engine turning was originally developed to decorate metal objects such as firearms, scientific instruments, and other metal objects that required precise and elegant design.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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