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Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band

Name: Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band
Brand: Omega
Price: 3600 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band Movement #244 Movement Serial #142470XX Case #11322091.2740 Year: 1954 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 27 mm in Diameter (28 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Width = 11 mm Lug-to-Lug Distance = 34 mm Thickness = 7 mm Black Dial w/ Gold Tic Marks and Hands (M + H) 21 mm in Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Aftermarket Gold-Plated Clasp Total Length = 8" Largest Wrist Fit = 7 Width at Case = 11 mm Width at Tip = 6 mm Total Mass = 20.9 grams Does Not Include Original Box and Papers

Creator:

Omega

Case Material:

18k Gold

Weight:

20.9 g

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Diameter: 1.07 in (27 mm)

Style:

Modern

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1954

Condition:

Repaired: Dial Refinish + New Band. Polished.

Seller Location:

Sherman Oaks, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: AV-64231stDibs: LU1173121249942

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