Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
The watch is the calibre 471 fully automatic movement, the very first full rotor automatic and also the the first square dial automatic.
The silver dial, hands and winding crown are completely original and in remarkable condition,it also the Omega symbol crown and is fully marked Omega on the dial, movement and case as you would expect. It also has a genuine Omega buckle fitted.
This was is completely original, the only replacement being the new glass and it comes with its original box.
The square case is of solid 14ct gold and is heavy with the Swiss squirrel hallmark for 14ct and the reference number of 3971, it measures 28mm square excluding the winding crown.
The case has been professionally polished so it is in exceptional condition.
Omega are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class.
Overall this watch is in outstanding condition and highly sought after by Omega collectors indeed it looks as if it was rarely worn.
The watch has been fully serviced by Alan Williams FBHI and is guaranteed to be a genuine Omega in all respects. It has been professionally overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.
It is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers parts. Each part is then thoroughly cleaned in a three stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturers approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and sealed.
Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give you reliable and dependable service and will not require further service for many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fowey River Antiques Profile Page
Exceedingly Rare and Original Solid 14ct Gold Omega Calibre 471 Automatic Reference 3971 Vintage Mens Watch with Box C1957
