Omega Ultra Slim wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega wristwatch is a vintage dress watch featuring an ultra-slim profile. Produced circa 1970, the watch is housed in a 14-karat gold case measuring 33 mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown.
The case features a heavy snap-on back with an engraved 14K marking. The silver-colored dial is appointed with gold-tone linear indices and thin black hands. Internally, the watch is powered by an Omega Caliber 620 manual-wind mechanical movement, which contains 17 jewels. The watch is presented on a dark brown leather strap manufactured by Hirsch. The auction description reports that the movement exhibits smooth operation and appropriate mechanical performance, while the dial remains clear of significant aging or wear.
The specifications provided are based on documentation published by the seller and do not constitute an independent technical assessment or certificate of authenticity.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Maker
- Omega
- Strap
- Hirsch
- Caseback
- Snap-on
- Movement
- Omega Caliber 620
- Case Diameter
- 33 mm
- Case Material
- 14K gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch case is constructed from 14-karat gold with a reported diameter of 33 mm. It features a heavy, snap-on case back which includes a stamped 14K mark to denote the gold purity. The aesthetic is characterized by a minimalist, thin profile. The dial is finished in silver and features gold-tone linear indices paired with slender black hands. The overall design follows the dress watch aesthetic prevalent during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The auction description reports that the dial surface does not show signs of significant aging.
- Visible features
- • 33 mm gold case • 14K gold marking visible on caseback • Hirsch leather strap • Gold-tone linear hour indices on a silver-colored dial
- Movement and Performance
- Internally, the watch is equipped with the Omega Caliber 620. This manual-wind, ultra-slim mechanical movement is fitted with 17 jewels. It is noted for its slim profile, designed to accommodate low-profile watch cases. According to the information provided by the seller, the movement currently functions with smooth operation. There are no available records regarding the history of specialized technical servicing.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is attributed to circa 1970 based on the provided source documentation. It is supplied with a dark brown leather strap by the manufacturer Hirsch. The auction house states that the provided technical information and descriptions are based on documents published by the seller. These details are not the result of an independent technical test or verification by the catalogue provider.
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
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: Absence of specific documentation regarding service history
- Research required: Unverified manufacturing exactness beyond the stated circa 1970 date