1948 VINTAGE OMEGA CHRONOMETRE 14K GENT's WATCH   

Price: SOLD

item # OME858

A rare and collectible vintage Omega watch.  It is very seldom to come across such a rare find.  This is an example of a pre-Constellation watch.  The limited quantity produced 17 jewel Omega caliber 352 automatic wind movement has been professionally serviced.  This movement is not the same as an ordinary bumper automatic as there are a few modifications, such as balance bridge has a special regulator, the ratchet wheel and crown wheel are different, and it will only appear in Chronometre qualify watches during the late 40s to early 50s.  Caliber 352 is known as a luxury finish bumper automatic Chronometre movement.  Movement serial number reads 11578215 dating this watch to 1948.  The clean polished solid 14k gold case measures 33mm across excluding crown by 41mm lug tip to lug tip.  Original case serial number is CK 2516.  The crystal is brand new.  The handmade genuine leather strap is brand new.  The very rare dial still retain its original factory finish.  Ready for daily wear!