Omega 18K Rose Gold Cross Hair Dial 1960 – Sorry Now Sold 8th Nov. ’16

£2,200

100% Genuine & All Original

Fully Restored, Serviced & Guaranteed

36mm 18ct Pink Gold, Hand Wound Omega

Beautifully Restored, White, Red Cross-Hair Dial

Omega Swiss Made 18K Pink Gold Case, 36mm not inc the Crown

High Grade Omega Calibre .285 Seventeen Jewels, Fully Restored Movement

All in Absolutely Top Grade & Simply Stunning Freshly Restored Condition

New Omega ‘Croc’ Leather Strap with Omega Gold Plated Buckle

Vintage Gold Watches Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

Complete With Original Omega Presentation Box

12 Month Warranty Included*

Free UK Next Day Delivery

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Highly Recommend
The service from Vintage Gold Watches was as per usual Fantastic, the watch arrived when expected and was extremely well packaged as usual. The watch was even nicer than the photos and went straight onto my wrist. Another fantastic acquisition for my growing collection. VGW is the first and so f
Andrew S via Feefo 29/1/2024
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I have no hesitation in recommending.
From start to finish the service I have received has been excellent. Kirsty has kept me informed all the way and the level of the finished repair to a very old and worn vintage watch was exemplary.
Bryn H via Google Review 23/2/2024
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Even better in real life
My watch has just arrived and it looks even better in real life! Just wanted to say a massive thank you to John and everyone there for the help you gave me in securing my dream watch. Cannot recommend your company highly enough. Thank you so much. Mike
Mike G via email 29/11/2023
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The watch arrived safely together with all its paperwork and looks lovely both on and off the wrist. It is very beautiful and understated. So a definite “yes” from all of us. Happy Christmas to you all Very best wishes Stephen
Stephen R via Email 6/12/2023
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ABOUT THIS WATCH

Description

The Omega story began in 1848 at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, when its founder Louis Brandt at the age of 23 opened a comptoir d’établissage, a sub-contracting sales office for watch manufacture.. In 1880, due to the greater supply of manpower, communications and energy, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt moved into a small factory in the city of Bienne /Biel. With the introduction of their first series-produced calibers, Labrador and Gurzelen, in 1895 the watches achieved a precision of within 30 seconds a day.

Four years later, Louis Brandt & Fils became the largest producers of watches in Switzerland, with a production rate of 240,000 watches produced annually and employing 800 people. But this fact did not stop the exclusivity of the watches they produced: a clear example is the minute-repeating wristwatch, developed in 1892 in partnership with Audemars Piguet, and probably the first wristwatch of its kind. The famous Omega caliber became a brilliant market performer when it went into production in 1894. Its major points for salability were in its easily interchangeable parts, and its simplicity of construction. The company’s banker, Henri Rieckel, suggested the name “Omega” for the new watch. The overwhelming success of the “Omega” name led to it being adopted as the sole name for all the watches of the company from 1903.

Today, seven out of ten people throughout the world are familiar with the Omega watch brand – a truly amazing rate of awareness to which few other watch brands can lay claim. Not to mention the watch worn on the first walk on the moon!

Here we have a very attractive, Large 18ct Rose Gold , Cross Hair,  Omega Gent’s Dress Watch, in wonderful fully restored condition. A notable rare feature being the Red Cross Hair Dial and matching Red Arrow Seconds Hand!

The Movement

The Omega copper-toned Calibre 285 movement here, looks spectacularly pristine and our watchmaker has commented that this particular movement has been very lightly used and very well cared for. It is marked – 17 jewels – and with serial number 17.888,532 which dates the watch to 1960. The movement winds, runs & sets smoothly and is in superb working order and keeping excellent time.

This watch has been fully overhauled and serviced by our vintage Omega specialist watchmaker and is calibrated to run arrow straight within + 8 second / day!  This is no exaggeration.  We have seen the test results from an electronic watch test instrument and in its half wound state this watch is running accurately within 5 seconds per day!. We are therefore more than happy to offer a 12 months warranty on the movement of this watch*.

The Dial

This watch is unusual in having a striking red cross hairs dial, complimented by red arrow head seconds hand it looks fabulous with the 18ct rose gold case! This is the original dial which has been restored by our Dial Restorers who are one of the best, if not the best in the U.K..  Original Dauphine hands complete the dial.

The Case

The large Rose Gold case measures 36mm in diameter not including the period crown. It is in immaculate condition with no dings or scratches visible to the naked eye. Rose gold Omegas from this period and in this condition are very rare and hard to find!

The Strap and Buckle

The watch is fitted with an Omega ‘Croc’ leather strap with an Omega gold plated buckle. Please note if a different colour or style of strap is preferred, please let us know and we will do our best to oblige free of charge. We carry tan, conker, dark brown burgundy and black in stock, in plain padded leather, alligator, crocodile skin or lizard skin.

The Box and Papers

Although there is no original paperwork with this watch, the reference numbers, markings, signatures and hallmarks all correct and date the watch to 1960.

This watch also comes complete with its original Omega presentation box.

Detailed particulars are included with the receipt, along with our 12 months Warranty*.  A separate insurance valuation for the replacement value will be provided at the time of sale. This will also include our ‘Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee’ which states: “If this watch proves to be anything less than totally authentic, or not as described, Vintage Gold Watches of London will offer you a full refund at any time.

In Conclusion

A large rare and very attractive 18ct Rose Gold Omega in wonderful fully restored condition. This is also a highly collectible vintage gold watch from horology’s most famous name which will provide an excellent financial investment as well as something to treasure and enjoy!

This is a truly first class example of a 1960s 18ct Pink Gold Omega in amazing condition. The watch is ready to wear and totally practical for everyday use. If treated with care it will make an excellent investment or heirloom piece.

We are happy to accept Paypal as this is the quickest method of payment. However if you would like to pay by UK cheque or by UK bank transfer we will be pleased to assist you with this and pass on a 3% saving to you. Similarly if you wish to pay by International SWIFT or Bank Wire Transfer we will provide you our BIC / Swift number and our IBAN number.

*Note – 12 Month warranty only included if the list price is paid.

If you have any questions please call on Landline 0207 727 7095 or Mobile 07515 949250

Or if calling from overseas on Landline +44 207 727 7095 or Mobile +44 7515 949250

Please note we welcome part exchanges.

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