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Omega Jumbo 2505 manual winding wristwatch

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1954

Maker / issuer

Omega

This Omega Jumbo, identified as model 2505, is a manual winding wristwatch dated to 1954. The stainless steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter excluding the crown, with an overall length of 47mm including the lugs.

The round dial is finished with a gold Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, complemented by baton and dot markers for the remaining hours, and features gold Losange hands. A sub-second register is positioned at 6 o'clock. The internal movement is the manual winding Caliber Omega 266, which is stated to operate at 18,000 bph with a 45-hour power reserve. The movement is numbered 14153013. The case back is inscribed with "Acier Inoxydable – Omega Watch Co. – Fab Suisse" and the reference number 2505-30.

The watch is currently fitted with a brown Omega strap and a stainless steel Omega buckle.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics

Type
Manual-winding wristwatch
Model
2505
Caliber
Omega 266
Case diameter
38.50mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Place recorded
Switzerland
Movement serial
14153013
Maker / attribution
Omega
Case back inscription
Acier Inoxydable – Omega Watch Co. – Fab Suisse – 2505-30

Design

Case and Dial
The watch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 38.5mm in diameter without the crown and 47mm in length across the lugs. The crown is original to the piece, bearing the Omega logo. The dial is circular and finished with a gold Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position. The other hour markers consist of a mix of batons and dots. The time is indicated by gold Losange-style hands, while a sub-second register sits at 6 o'clock. The interior of the case back is marked with the reference 2505-30 and the inscription "Acier Inoxydable – Omega Watch Co. – Fab Suisse".
Visible features
• Gold-toned Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock position • Sub-seconds sub-dial located at 6 o'clock • Crown featuring the Omega logo • Patterned brown leather strap with Omega-branded buckle
Movement and Function
Power is provided by a manual winding movement, specifically the Omega Caliber 266. The movement is specified as having 17 jewels, an oscillation rate of 18,000 bph, and a power reserve of 45 hours. The movement is individually numbered 14153013. The watch includes a sub-second indicator located at the 6 o'clock position on the dial. The auction description reports that the watch is in good working condition.
Provenance and Identification
The object is identified by the model number 2505 and the manufacturing year of 1954. The watch is accompanied by a brown Omega-branded band and a corresponding stainless steel Omega buckle. No original box or papers are included with the object. The auction description reports the object's condition as very good. The provided serial number for the movement is 14153013, which relates to the production of the Omega 266 caliber range.

Identification

Reference
2505
Serial number
14153013
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: Condition of the dial finish is unverified
  • Research required: Accuracy and longevity of the manual movement are not independently confirmed
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