Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
The fully automatic movement is the 19 jewel calibre 491
It has solid 18ct gold case, the dial is in mint condition having just been fully restored, amazingly it retains its original solid gold hands.
It has the Omega symbol on the winding crown and buckle.
The case has been professionally cleaned and serviced and a new glass has been fitted and is in exceptional condition.
As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case. It comes with a brand new high quality black leather strap and presentation box.
Omega are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class.
The watch case measures 33mm in diameter not including the crown.
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. 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.
The watch movement comes with a full 1 year warranty.
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
Wonderful Solid 18ct Omega Automatic Calibre 491 Mens Watch C1955
