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Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch
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Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Sold 8 May 2025 · Chase Hattan Watches
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Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition

This Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo from 1956 is a truly special timepiece. Named "Jumbo" due to its larger-than-average 36mm stainless steel case, this watch stands out among the smaller 34mm dress watches of the era.

With its original, unpolished case and beautifully aged creamy dial, this Omega 2890-1 is a must-have for vintage watch collectors.

Key Features of the Omega 2890-1 Jumbo

1. Rare & Collectible Vintage Omega

Reference: Omega 2890-1 Jumbo

Year: 1956

Case Size: 36mm stainless steel – larger than most watches of the time

Crystal: Plexiglass

2. Classic Dial with Natural Patina

Dial: Cream-colored with visible natural aging & pitting

Hour Markers: Gold-toned baton indices

Hands: Matching gold-toned hands

Subdial: Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock

Crown: Original Omega steel crown

3. Precision Omega Caliber 267 Movement

Movement: Manual-wind Omega Caliber 267

Accuracy: +2 seconds per day (recently serviced)

Amplitude: Healthy & strong performance

4. Strap & Buckle

Strap: Generic black leather strap

Buckle: Steel buckle

Condition & Collectibility

? Condition: Exceptional, original, and unpolished

? Working Order: Fully serviced, running at +2 seconds per day

? Water Resistance: Not considered waterproof (due to vintage age)

Why This Vintage Omega 2890-1 is a Must-Have

This rare 1956 Omega Jumbo combines classic design, historical significance, and excellent working condition. A true collector’s piece, it offers timeless elegance and a superb vintage aesthetic.

?? Interested? Contact us today before it’s gone!

Physical Dimensions
Depth
3.6cm (1.42")
Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Omega Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131741
Dealers Internal Reference
chw6152
Dealers Notes

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Description
Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition

This Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo from 1956 is a truly special timepiece.

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Named "Jumbo" due to its larger-than-average 36mm stainless steel case, this watch stands out among the smaller 34mm dress watches of the era.
Chase Hattan Watches
fig 1. A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
fig 1. Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

With its original, unpolished case and beautifully aged creamy dial, this Omega 2890-1 is a must-have for vintage watch collectors.

Key Features of the Omega 2890-1 Jumbo

1. Rare & Collectible Vintage Omega

fig 2. A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
fig 2. Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

Reference: Omega 2890-1 Jumbo

Year: 1956

Case Size: 36mm stainless steel – larger than most watches of the time

Crystal: Plexiglass

2. Classic Dial with Natural Patina

Dial: Cream-colored with visible natural aging & pitting

fig 3. A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
fig 3. Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

Hour Markers: Gold-toned baton indices

Hands: Matching gold-toned hands

Subdial: Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock

Crown: Original Omega steel crown

3. Precision Omega Caliber 267 Movement

Movement: Manual-wind Omega Caliber 267

fig 4. A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
fig 4. Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

Accuracy: +2 seconds per day (recently serviced)

Amplitude: Healthy & strong performance

4. Strap & Buckle

Strap: Generic black leather strap

Buckle: Steel buckle

Condition & Collectibility

? Condition: Exceptional, original, and unpolished

fig 5. A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
fig 5. Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

? Working Order: Fully serviced, running at +2 seconds per day

? Water Resistance: Not considered waterproof (due to vintage age)

Why This Vintage Omega 2890-1 is a Must-Have

This rare 1956 Omega Jumbo combines classic design, historical significance, and excellent working condition. A true collector’s piece, it offers timeless elegance and a superb vintage aesthetic.

?? Interested? Contact us today before it’s gone!

Depth
3.6cm (1.42")
Date of Manufacture

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Omega Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131741
Dealers Internal Ref
chw6152
Chase Hattan Watches
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Archive I A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist Watch

Archive II A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View II
Archive III A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View IV
Archive V A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View V
Archive VI A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View VIII
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Archive X A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap. View X
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Mayfair
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W1K 5LP
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A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 | Exceptional Condition Wrist watch
Ref: SA1131741
A vintage Omega wristwatch with a round silver-tone case, off-white dial with gold-toned markers, a sub-dial for seconds, and a black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Off-White
  • MotifsDauphine hands, Sub-seconds dial, Batons indices, Round case
  • SizeD 3.6 cm (1 in)

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Wristwatches from the 1950s typically feature minimalist dials, slim profile cases, dagger or dauphine hands, and small seconds sub-dials, reflecting the mid-century modern design ethos.

Traditional materials included stainless steel, gold-plated or solid gold cases, acrylic crystals, and genuine leather straps, housing intricate brass mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces feature correct hallmarking, signed crowns, specific movement calibre numbers engraved on the internal machinery, and matching reference numbers inside the case back.

A classic vintage dress watch pairs well with tailored formal attire or smart-casual garments, serving as a subtle focal point that adds historical elegance to modern ensembles.

Preservation requires regular mechanical servicing by a professional horologist, avoiding exposure to moisture and magnetic fields, and storing the timepiece in a controlled climate.
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