Omega Tank 'Stingray'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1930s
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega wristwatch, dating from the 1930s, is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 39mm by 26mm. Characterized by its "Stingray" design, the case features flared sides that create a distinct profile.
The watch displays a silvered, unrestored dial featuring a half-sector layout with bold black indices radiating from a central chapter ring. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at the six o'clock mark, accompanied by blued steel hands. The piece serves as an example of Omega’s design production during the interwar years, emphasizing the geometric influences of the period.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tank wristwatch
- Model era
- 1930s
- Case style
- Stingray
- Dimensions
- 39mm by 26mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial condition
- Unrestored
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is silvered and noted as being in an unrestored state. It features a half-sector design intended to provide clarity and precision. Bold black indices are positioned to radiate outward from a central chapter ring, while a subsidiary seconds register is located at the six o'clock position to provide visual balance. The hands are crafted from blued steel, adding a flash of color to the dial's monochromatic appearance.
- Visible features
- • Case features elongated, sweeping flared sides • Silvered dial with half-sector layout • Subsidiary seconds register located at 6 o'clock • Blued steel hands
- Historical Context
- This Omega wristwatch represents the brand's output during the interwar years. The design of the piece is described as a bridge between the fields of horology, architecture, and industrial design, with the proportions and surfaces carefully considered during the manufacturing process. The watch is presented as a surviving example of Omega's design achievements from the 1930s. It is noted for being rarely encountered in 18K gold and for retaining its original, unrestored dial, serving as a point of interest for collectors focusing on the brand's pre-war history.
- Case and Aesthetic Design
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 39mm by 26mm, referred to as a jumbo model for its period. The design, described as a 'Stingray' case, is characterized by its sweeping, flared sides, which intended to create a sense of movement and visual tension when worn on the wrist. The construction reflects the geometric and streamlined architecture prevalent in the 1930s. The manufacturer utilized these bold forms to distinguish the piece from traditional round pocket-watch conversions, aiming to align the aesthetic with the era's industrial design motifs.
Identification
- 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
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Research required
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