Lot #14731 – Omega 18k Gold Watch Vintage

Estimate: $1,500.00 – $1,800.00

Start Price: $699.00

Brand: Omega
Circa: 1940’s
Diameter: 33mm
Dial Color:  Silver
Case Material: 18k gold
Bezel Material: 18k gold
Case Back: Solid. Outside of the case back is stamped 18k 750, indicating gold. It also has a hammer headstamp with 161 indicating the Swiss case maker, Joseph Erard SA, and a five digit alphanumeric number.
Movement: Mechanical manual wind caliber 265T3 with a 7 digit movement number.
Functions: Hours, minutes, sub-seconds
Band: Generic leather strap with plated Omega tang buckle
Box: No
Papers / Warranty card: No
Accessories: N/A
Condition: The case is heavily patinaed. The dial has areas of discoloration and spotting throughout due to age. The hands have minor spotting throughout. The dial was previously refreshed a while ago. The crystal has areas of superficial scratches and scuffing due to normal wear. The watch has superficial scratches due to normal wear and age. Overall condition is good. Running at the time of inspection, however, was not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness. An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.
Special Notes: The heavy patina on the case makes it difficult to tell if it is yellow gold or rose gold. The dial and movement are signed Omega. The case back has the hammer headstamp with 161, indicating the case maker, Joseph Erard SA Le Noirmont 21.07.1934. The hammerhead symbol is for gold and platinum watch cases made in Switzerland but outside Geneva.
Last Know Retail (Approximate):  NA