Just ran across this watch for sale and I have never seen one before so wanted to see if anyone had any details on it/has one? Pink gold, black textured dial, hooded lugs - so cool!
The case back stamping looks correct to my eyes, although I don't know the reference. That dial is...flamboyant, to say the least! It does look a little OTT for an Omega of this period with the raised applied golden shields topped with applied numerals and the logo cartouche on the waffle dial. The case is also like nothing I've ever seen before either, those notches on the hooded lugs make me think there was perhaps a matching gold bracelet attached at some point. If it is the real deal it's a hell of a find that's for sure! What is the movement calibre/serial?
No way that is real. Pretty much every aspect of it is unique to this particular watch, which is something I don't associate with Omega; there's always a organic development to their designs, none stands alone.
Since it is a subseconds dial, I would assume movement is cal. 342 or 344 bumper, non-chronometer. I have never seen or heard of this reference before. The quality of the dial and gilt printing is excellent. This, coupled with the fact that there is a hang tag with a possible movement serial number that is consistent with the styling (early 1950’s) and the case serial number, tells me that it could be the real deal. I’d want to see the movement and try to find another example of this reference before going any further. gatorcpa
Anyone else think the applied Omega symbol looks too large and too rounded for the period? OP's watch 1950's symbols
Not me. OK, so this dial is not nearly as nice as OP’s. But the symbol is the same. Mark of an early 1950’s Omega. Note that serial number on this one is 13.2M. Pretty close. gatorcpa
Sorry forgot the movement photo. Ive never seen anythiing like this watch before and its in almost "too" good shape so wanted to see of it was actually genuine
Well the movement is certainly real. I wonder what is on the other side of the tag? Matching reference number? I'd like to see a clearer shot of the hallmarks which could be telling. Not that it matters since neither reference number shows up anywhere, but I think the last digit may be a 5 and not a 6. As with anything Omega, never say never...
Jules Borel database shows this case reference number with the proper movement caliber. http://cgi.julesborel.com/cgi-bin/matcgi2?ref=Ome+CS#14346&submit=Search The serial number on the movement would seem to match the hangtag. Not ready to proclaim a discovery piece yet, but... gatorcpa
The price was eye watering (17k Euro) so easy pass for me. Thanks for thr input everyone. Pretty interesting piece! Hope to see another one cheaper
Bear over with me if this is a daft question, these watches aren't what I know most about - but how come it has a five-digit ref. no? I thought these were introduced in the 60's? I see that the Borel database says the combination is correct.
