Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" Wristwatch Ref. 3953
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1954
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" wristwatch, referenced 3953, is a self-winding timepiece housed in a white gold case measuring 40x32mm, including its specialized lugs.
The watch features a silver-toned dial equipped with a date display aperture at the six o'clock position and is accented with faceted, white gold dauphine hands and hour markers. It is powered by a hammer-action automatic movement, specifically identified by the seller as Omega calibre 353/355, with a movement serial number corresponding to a production date of 1954. The watch is currently fitted with a non-original leather strap and is documented by the seller as having undergone a mechanical service.
The case retains a polished finish, and the overall configuration is presented as an example of a "Grand Luxe" model within the vintage Omega Calendar series.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1954
- Type
- Calendar wristwatch
- Movement
- Hammer automatic Omega calibre 353/355
- Dimensions
- 40x32mm
- Case Serial
- 1106xxxx
- Case Material
- White gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Serial
- 1311xxxx
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch is housed in a 40x32mm white gold case characterized by its distinctively sculpted lugs. The design incorporates a silver dial that maintains a clean aesthetic, featuring minimal text and applied markers. The dial configuration includes a date window positioned at the six o'clock mark. The dial is further detailed with white gold dauphine hands and faceted hour indices, which provide contrast against the silver surface. The case design is described by the vendor as a 'Grand Luxe' variant, emphasizing its specific aesthetic features within the Omega Calendar lineup.
- Visible features
- • Case features distinctively shaped lugs • Date aperture located at 6 o'clock • Dauphine-style hands • Faceted applied indices for hour markers
- Movement and Mechanics
- Power is provided by a hammer-action automatic movement, designated by the seller as an Omega calibre 353/355. This mechanism is responsible for both the timekeeping function and the date display. According to the provided information, the watch has been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker. The movement is identified by a serial number reported as 1311xxxx, which corresponds to an estimated production year of 1954. The hammer winding system is a specific technical attribute of this movement series used during that period.
- Provenance and Authenticity
- The object is sold as a vintage Omega timepiece with a recorded serial number on the case of 1106xxxx. The auction description reports that the watch has been fully serviced to ensure operational functionality.
Identification
- Reference
- 3953
- Serial number
- 1106xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Seller-provided movement number may refer to either calibre 353 or 355
- Research required: Strap is not identified as an original Omega component