Rare Vintage 1940’s 18K Omega Centenary OT2500 Chronomètre Cal. JUB 30.10 RA PC
Posted on September 16, 2020 | By admin
V I N T A G E R A R E O M. O M E G A A U T O M A T I C S E A M A S T E R C A L E N D A R. V I N T A G E 1 8 K O M E G A O M E G A ” C E N T E N A R Y ” A U T O M A T I C C H R O N O M E T R E. 1946 Automatic Chronometre. OT 2500 – Cal. OMEGA “CENTENARY” AUTOMATIC CHRONOMETRE – COMMEMORATIVE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF OMEGA. 18K Solid Gold Case w/ 18K Gold Satin Dial w/Subsidiary Sub-Dial. Here’s an extremely rare and unusual 1948 vintage Omega Centenary. With a solid 18k dial with subsidiary seconds sub-dial. Only a limited number of these fabulous watches have been made, incorporating every improvement known to the watch-making art for beauty, accuracy and endurance. The Centenary is an automatic, and contains the Omega. Movement , unchallenged holder of the world’s accuracy record. Each wonderfully thin case is of solid 18K gold, with a solid 18K gold face and applied figure dial. Known as calibre 331, but not stamped as such, only 4,000 of these watches were released to the market, which makes this piece an absolute rarity. Hence, this is the scarcest of all of the Centenary models. ” and “SWISS MADE solid gold satin dial on this stunning OMEGA CENTENARY has instant visual impact. At least 40% of the value of any collectible vintage wristwatch is derived from the originality and condition of its dial, but all too often this is a point overlooked by inexperienced online buyers. The dial on this watch is totally original and has not been restored. In the eyes of the experienced collect or, restored dials are very much the kiss of death and should be avoided at all costs. To draw a parallel, a freshly restored dial is rather like a brand new spray finish on a classic motor car. It may well look perfect, but it potentially hides a catalogue of horrors beneath it. This dial is in a state that is rare and consequently highly desirable. It should be noted that the dial has as aged patina that gives the watch character, but most importantly, the script is completely intact. Allying this solid gold dial with solid gold markers , and then complimenting these with gold. Dauphine shaped hands , Omega created one of the most attractive looking dials of any of their post-war models. The final touch to this exquisite dial is certainly the use of the gold markers , each one requiring to be fitted by hand. (diameter 35mm) and case back are in excellent condition and shows no measurable wear. With only the very slightest few imperfections that are to be expected on any carefully used vintage timepiece. Internally, the snap-down case back is fully signed OMEGA WATCH Co”, “FAB SUISSE, SWISS MADE”, “18K 0.750″ “10724282. When the case back is removed, the superb Omega Calibre 331. Movement , entirely original to this watch, can be studied in detail. This movement is fully signed OMEGA WATCH Co, SWISS, SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS. The movement in this particular watch is in excellent condition with the serial number 10680522 , clearly indicating the piece to be of 1946 manufacture. These movements had a well-deserved reputation for accuracy and extreme reliability. This particular watch is in perfect running order. The watch is fitted with a vintage Omega New Old Stock brown leather band. Included is genuine original issue Omega gold plated wristwatch buckle. These Omega Centenary’s, because of their limited production of only 4,000 pieces are becoming extremely difficult to find now and when they do surface, they seem to be immediately snapped up by eager collectors, particularly when sourced in this remarkable condition. Would certainly ensure that this piece would take pride of place in any serious classic Omega watch collection. Overall, this is a very rare, extremely high quality, and very collectible vintage gentlemans Omega Centenary. Country of manufacture: Switzerland. Year of manufacturing: 19 46. Type of watch: Automatic. Functions: Hours, Minutes & Subsidiary Seconds. Watch Size: 35mm diameter (excluding crown). Case type: Two-piece, snap-down case back. Case material (top): 18K solid gold. Case material (back): 18K solid gold. Matte 18K gold satin dial with raised Omega emblem, gold markers. Band type: Genuine New Old Stock vintage Omega Leather Strap. Box and Paperwork: No box. F E A T U R E S. Gents OMEGA CENTENARY Automatic. With a 17 Jewel AUTOMATIC. CASE: 18K Gold in excellent condition. DIAL: 18K dial signed Omega Automatic. ” and “SWISS MADE hour, minute and subsidiary sub-seconds. FEATURES: 18K Gold Case , ORIGINAL CROWN WITH OMEGA LOGO, SNAP-DOWN BACK. MOVEMENT: High Grade Omega Automatic. Has just been cleaned and overhauled. Runs strong and keeps accurate time. P A Y M E N T A C C E P T E D. R E T U R N S. As ever this is guaranteed as represented – we do NOT sell fake or Franken watches. We pride ourselves on accurate pictures and descriptions and our feedbacks often include phrases like better than expected or better than described. The item “Rare Vintage 1940’s 18K Omega Centenary OT2500 Chronomètre Cal. JUB 30.10 RA PC” is in sale since Sunday, September 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “rshroff” and is located in Waipahu. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Department: Men
- Case Color: Yellow Gold
- Case Material: 18K Solid Gold Case
- Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
- Type: Wristwatch
- Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
- Dial Color: 18K Satin Dial
- Band Color: Brown
- Brand: OMEGA
- Style: Dress/Formal
- Band Material: Omega New Old Stock Vintage Leather Band
- Features: Acrylic Crystal