A Beautiful Vintage Omega Dress watch in 9ct Gold Dennison Made Case with an Explorer Style Dial, Sold with Original Box, c.1947

Omega, a name synonymous with precision and innovation in the world of horology, embarked on its journey in 1848. Founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Omega initially focused on crafting key-wound precision pocket watches. By 1894, the company introduced the revolutionary 19-line calibre movement named "Omega", symbolizing ultimate achievement. This innovation not only led to the rebranding of the company as Omega but also set a new benchmark for accuracy and reliability in watchmaking.

Omega's commitment to excellence propelled it to become the official timekeeper for the British Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and later for the American army during World War I. The brand achieved another milestone when it was chosen as the official timekeeper for the Olympic Games in 1932, a role it has proudly fulfilled more than any other watchmaker. The launch of the iconic Seamaster (1948), Speedmaster (1957), and Constellation (1952) collections solidified Omega's legacy.

 What's on Offer

You cannot go wrong with a classic vintage Omega, which is a fantastic example. This 9ct gold watch is in superb vintage shape and looks beautiful on the wrist. At 33mm the proportions are fairly slight, however it does wear larger on the wrist which is due to its super slim gold bezel. The dial is charming, ivory coloured with an even spattering of patina which will pull the heartstrings of anybody who appreciates the natural ageing process of watches and how it manifests in unique ways on the dial - you'll never find another watch the same! 

The dial boasts an 'Explorer' style dial with Arabic numerals at quarters, applied arrowhead indexes, slim gold leaf hands and a recessed sub-dial at 6 o'clock. The dial is encapsulated underneath shatterproof Plexiglas and encased in a 9ct gold case produced by Dennison - Dennison designed and manufactured watch cases. for several brands including Omega, and were world-renowned for their craftsmanship.

The watch is paired with a beautiful stone coloured leather strap with a contrast stitch and its original Omega box. A superb purchase and very good value for a gold watch from Omega.