Vintage Ladies Omega Sapphette ID Help: 14k Gold Bracelet

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Hi everyone,


I came across this vintage ladies’ Omega listed on Marketplace and was hoping to get some help identifying it before deciding whether to purchase it.


From the listing photos and information provided by the seller, here’s what I know:


  • Small ladies’ manual-wind Omega
  • Champagne/gold dial with applied Omega logo
  • “OMEGA” and “SWISS MADE” on the dial
  • High-domed acrylic crystal
  • Integrated decorative mesh bracelet with ornate floral-style lugs
  • Seller says the clasp has the Omega logo inside
  • Clasp is marked 6700
  • Also marked either T211 or 1211 (seller wasn’t certain)
  • Bracelet is stamped 585, suggesting 14K gold

I’m curious if anyone recognizes:


  • The reference or model
  • Approximate production year
  • Whether the bracelet appears to be original to the watch
  • Whether this looks like an authentic Omega case/bracelet combination

Unfortunately, I don’t have access to movement or inside case back photos yet, as I haven’t purchased the watch. Based on what’s shown, does anything stand out—good or bad?


Thanks in advance for any insights!

 
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It looks completely OK to me.
Be aware that the bracelet has been sized to the original owner and it it doesn't fit you, the cost to re-size by a jeweller having to cut/weld the bracelet may be considerable.
Our resident Sapphette detective, @Canuck, may be able to identify the actual watch.
 
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This appears to be an Omega Sapphette. Bracelet is marked 14-karat, so the case likewise should be 14-karat. It is difficult to tell from the pictures, and with no pictures of the movement inside the case, I rather suspect this is a smaller version of the typical Sapphette. The version we usually see has the tonneau shaped Omega calibre 480 in it. But I suspect this one has the smaller round calibre 580 movement in it. I would guess the vintage to be early to mid 1960s. The seller indicates an acrylic crystal, but if this is a Sapphette, the crystal will be synthetic sapphire with faceted circumference. These crystals were lapped to apply the facets, just as the facets on a genuine gemstone were applied. It looks to be in excellent condition, but of course, it is hard to judge the condition of the movement. If the bracelet is too short, it would a goldsmith that would have to do the extension. Not a major challenge. The distinctive style wouldn’t be to every ladie’s taste, but it would get noticed. I suspect the case maker’s information might be engraved inside the case, but being 14-karat gold, I rather suspect the watch wasn’t made for the European market. Possible North America. Markings inside the case should tell more.
 
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Thank you for your replies - and especially you @Canuck for the many insightful details! Really interesting getting to know some more of the story.