This is a rare and very attractive vintage Omega gent's watch with the center second feature. Since the dial has the words "Fab Suisse" printed on represent this piece to be a French market Omega watch. It is a genuine Omega watch, but was uniquely sold in the French market. The factory original finish unusual dial is nicely aged. Original set of syringe type hands. The case model is 2537-4 and is made of solid stainless steel. Case diameter is 35.5mm excluding the crown by 43.3mm from lug tip to lug tip. Brand new crystal and case gasket. The manual wind movement is an Omega caliber 283 and has a serial number 11733785 dating this watch to 1949. Will come with a brand new vintage style high quality handmade genuine leather strap. Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1949 OMEGA CENTER SECOND
Circa: 1949
Model: Unsigned
Caliber: 283
Movement serial #: 11733785
Jewel count: 17 jewels
Movement type: Manual wind
Case model: CK 2537-4
Case material: Solid stainless steel
Case gasket: Flat ring rubber gasket
Crystal: Acyrlic New crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 35.5mm
Case lenght lug tip to lug tip: 43.3mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: syringe (original)
Strap material: Vintage style handmade genuine leather
Strap width inbetween lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches