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 11787810 dating this watch to 1949. The clean unpolished solid 18k gold case measures 33mm across excluding crown by 41mm lug tip to lug tip. Original case serial number is CK 2516 (10903900). The crystal is brand new. The 18mm lizard skin genuine leather strap is brand new. The very rare dial still retain its original factory finish and nicely aged. Gold set of dauphine hands and rare blue steel sweep second hand. Ready for daily wear! Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1949 OMEGA 18K CHRONOMETRE
Circa: 1949
Model: Chronometre
Caliber: 352
Movement serial #: 11787810
Jewel count: 17 jewels
Movement type: Bumper automatic wind
Case model: 2516 (10903900)
Case material: Solid 18k gold
Case gasket: Does not take a gasket
Crystal: Acyrlic crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 33mm
Case lenght lug tip to lug tip: 41mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Dauphine (original)
Strap material: Lizard skin genuine leather
Strap width inbetween lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches