Found A Disco Volante In A Box Of Junk

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X350 XJR

·Jul 10, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I know nothing about this one, says Optima on the dial, which appears to have been around since at least the 1920s or so, I'm guessing this one is from the 1930s.

Unmarked 10 1/2 ligne movement seems to be of decent quality.

31.5mm

 

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bz0123

·Jul 10, 2019

I like the look with underneath lugs. Does it work?

 

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X350 XJR

·Jul 10, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

bz0123

I like the look with underneath lugs. Does it work?

Yes, actually keeping really good time, but I'm sure it could use a good service.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jul 11, 2019

That is a great looking little watch!

 

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Darlinboy

·Jul 11, 2019·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

Sweet find! Would look great on a bund-style strap.

 

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Radiumpassion

·Jul 14, 2019

Cool find👍

 

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Fritz

·Jul 14, 2019

With nothing in the picture to give it scale it could be a nice kitchen clock.

 

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rott3

·Jul 14, 2019

so cool it has the subseconds register....just let us see how it comes on the wrist when you find a nice strap

 

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bobbee

·Jul 15, 2019

A lovely looking piece.
I believe this may originally have been set in a cigarette case, lighter or similar, even a walking stick. The lugs look like they were added at a later date.