Today's offering showcases this rare, stunning, and extremely refined ladies Omega diamond cocktail watch specially made for the French market. It was from Omega's coveted top-of-the-line "joaillerie" backwinding collection.
With a movement diameter of only approximately 13mm, this miniature masterpiece showcases incredible watchmaking skills. In a day an age when watches have become bigger and bigger, it's often forgotten that the truest test of elite watchmaking skill is going small.
Crafted from 18K gold and bejeweled with 13 original, perfect Omega factory set diamonds, the covered cocktail watch style case has a very luxurious and distinctive vintage style.
To achieve their lofty design goals Omega enlisted elite French jewelers to make the case and bracelet. It embodies elegance and refined taste. The round brilliant cut diamonds are nearly flawless - bright white and full of fire as you would expect from a watch of this quality.
Featuring a dramatic cover with a ribbon of diamonds and a woven design that hides the watch, this cocktail watch as it is called, added the perfect finishing touch to the formal attire worn to galas, award ceremonies, or special gatherings.
Of the many luxurious ladies watches manufactured during vintage times, the backwind models were usually a company's top-of-the-line mechanical offering for women, often covered in jewels, and often costing the equivalent of many thousands of dollars or tens of thousands in today's valuation. These watches also possessed a great level of artistic refinement, concealing their winding crowns beneath the case back to avoid disrupting the watch's perfect purity and full symmetry.
Much more than just an object d'art, this luxurious jeweled accessory also showcased the state-of-the-art in miniaturization technology at the time.
While many covered Omega, including those we have offered, are watches that have been recased with Omega movements, this is a fully all-original Omega creation, a true rarity.
It would have been quite the statement piece for a very special woman - and now it's available to be a statement piece for you or your loved one. While a watch like this is seldom seen in any condition, you'd be hard pressed to fine one anywhere as well-preserved as this one. A fine retail gallery would ask $10,000 - $15,000 for it. It is a true connoisseur's piece.
We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts and in gorgeous condition. It appears to have been worn only occasionally with appreciation for its rarity and value.
Its case, which retains strong original lines, is just short of mint with light wear where it opens for servicing. Its dial is 100% original and untouched, in mint condition. And its intricately woven gold bracelet, done in a fabric motif, is just short of mint.
One of our Master Watchmakers has freshly serviced the watch. Despite the movement's diminutive size - the laws of physics conspire to make small movements run less accurately - incredibly it continues to keep very accurate time essentially on par with a new, larger Omega in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed this gem making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this very special vintage Omega. Today's ladies watches don't come close to matching the history and romance of this original.
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland - made for the US market
Case no.: 455,183
Year made: c. 1950's
Functions: Hours and minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K gold and 13 brilliant cut diamonds
Gross weight of assembled 18K gold watch: 23.0 dwt (35.9 g)
Case condition: Just short of mint with light wear where the case opens for servicing - retains strong original lines and finish
Dimensions: 18mm in diameter
Dial: Light silver with applique faceted baton and Arabic indices that appear lightly rose toned, signed Omega, original and untouched, mint condition to the naked eye
Hands: Original, "epees", lightly rose in tone
Movement type: Omega, copper colored, manually wound, 17 ruby jewels, shock absorber
Band: 18K gold and diamond bracelet, signed Omega, intricate woven design done in a fabric motif, round brilliant diamonds, original, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. just over 6.5 inches, safety clasp, just short of mint condition. Length could be adjusted by a jeweler
Crystal type: Sapphire glass, diamond faceted, original, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has freshly serviced the watch.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Despite the movement's diminutive size - the laws of physics conspire to make small movements run less accurately - incredibly it continues to keep very accurate time essentially on par with a new, larger Omega in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
