Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch

About the Item

This is an 18ct yellow gold vintage gentlemen's automatic Omega. The round dial is signed Omega Automatic and below "6" Swiss Made at the very bottom of the dial and features raised applied baton gilt hour indices, original Dauphine hands and subsidiary seconds dial. Inside the case back bears the Omega Watch Co. triangle branding and FAB SUISSE and swiss 18ct.750 hallmarks. The back case carries the Omega reference number 2659 and case serial number 11160697. As can be seen when the case is opened there is the original Omega chronometer grade Cal.342 copper-tone bumper automatic movement which uses a rotor which winds the movement by gently bouncing backwards and forwards. The movement is signed Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Seventeen 17 Jewels with the serial number 13192787 which dates this quality timepiece to the year 1952. The movement winds, runs & sets smoothly and is working perfectly and keeps excellent time--singed Omega Watch Co Swiss-Seventeen Jewels and Cal.342. This outstanding watch comes with a new two piece leather brown strap. Omega classic timepieces have been worn by many influential people over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to their durability and reliability they were used by the British and American army in 1918 and have been the official timekeeping device of the olympic games since 1932. Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 38.5grams Gender: Gents Case Diameter: 34mm (36mm including crown) Lug to Lug:40mm Case Thickness:9mm Strap: Brown Leather Movement:Automatic (17 jewels) Hallmarked:Yes (Swiss)

Case Material:

Gold,Yellow Gold

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1952

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: APR1900631stDibs: LU3981221963612