1944 Omega Black Dial Wristwatch 1920 - 1940

Name: 1944 Omega Black Dial Wristwatch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220535
Price: 865 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWristwatches
Period1920 - 1940
Style1940s Vintage
MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Acrylic
ColourBlack, Silver
MotifsArabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, leaf hands, circular case

This vintage 1940s Omega wristwatch belongs to the genre of gentlemen's library accessories and takes the form of a mechanical timepiece. The circular stainless steel case holds a black dial set with gold Arabic numerals, gilt alpha-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position featuring gilt hashmarks and numerals. The upper section of the dial displays the Omega brand logo, while a black leather strap secures the piece to the wrist. The watch exhibits a crown on the right side of the case and a crystal glass face. The casing measures 34 mm in width, 40 mm in height, and 10 mm in depth. Such a personal accessory suits daily wear or forms part of a curated collection of mid-twentieth-century timepieces. The manual-wind mechanism drives the movement through fifteen jewels within a calibre 27.5 SOB movement housed behind a snap-on steel back. The understated monochrome palette and metallic tones offer a classic aesthetic suited to formal or casual attire. The piece remains a functional wrist watch that brings vintage horological craftsmanship into modern daily routines.

FAQs

Omega wristwatches from the 1940s are renowned for precision Swiss mechanical movements, durable stainless steel cases, and clean, legible dial layouts often reflecting mid-century functional design.

Wristwatches from this era typically featured stainless steel or gold-plated cases, acrylic crystals, brass movement components, and hand-stitched leather straps.

Authentic vintage Omega pieces feature branded markings on the dial, movement, and interior case back, along with period-correct movement reference numbers and serial stampings.

A classic black dial vintage watch pairs effortlessly with both tailored smart clothing and casual everyday wear, offering a subtle touch of heritage style.

Keep mechanical wristwatches away from moisture and strong magnetic fields, wind them gently until resistance is felt, and schedule routine servicing with a qualified horologist every three to five years.

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1944 Omega Black Dial Wristwatch

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