This elegant vintage ladies’ Omega dress watch, dating back to the mid-20th century, is a perfect example of timeless design and quality craftsmanship. It features a 9ct gold case manufactured in England by Shackman & Sons, a London-based jeweler renowned for producing high-quality cases for Swiss watches intended for the UK market. This practice was adopted by esteemed Swiss brands like Omega to minimize import duties on complete watches.
Key Features:
• Case Material: 9ct gold, hallmarked with Shackman’s “S” mark and “375” for 9-carat gold purity.
• Movement: Swiss-made manual-winding Mechanical Omega Caliber 625
Omega Caliber 625
•The Omega Caliber 625 is a manually wound mechanical movement introduced in the 1970s. It is part of Omega’s 620 series of calibers, known for their slim design and reliability. The Caliber 625 has a diameter of 13.5 mm, making it suitable for smaller watches, especially ladies’ models. It operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and typically features a power reserve of about 40 hours. This movement is appreciated for its precision and durability, often found in vintage Omega dress watches.
• Dial: Classic and minimalist silver-tone dial with applied gold baton hour markers and a central sweeping second hand.
• Case Dimensions: Approximately 20mm in diameter (excluding the crown), a perfect size for a vintage dress watch.
• Crystal: Domed acrylic, maintaining the vintage aesthetic.
• Strap: High-quality black Hirsch leather strap, enhancing both comfort and style.
Condition:
This watch is in excellent vintage condition, with the case, dial, and movement well-preserved. The manual-winding movement has been recently serviced for optimal timekeeping. The addition of a new Hirsch leather strap makes it ready for daily wear or special occasions.
