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Omega Women's Gold Manual-Wind Watch

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

circa 1970

Maker / issuer

Omega

This Omega women's wristwatch, dated to approximately 1970, features an 18-karat gold case paired with a heavy-mesh 14-karat gold bracelet. The watch measures 16 mm in length and 16 mm in width including the crown, with a case thickness of 6 mm and a total gross weight of 23.3 grams.

The silver dial displays gold-toned indices and hands and carries the Omega signature. Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement, identified as caliber 481, which contains 17 jewels. The bracelet is designed to be detachable from the case, allowing for potential replacement with a leather strap. The watch is sized for a wrist of approximately 16 cm, with an adjustment capacity of 0.5 cm. The auction description reports that the movement is in good working order and that there is a minor scratch on the crystal.

Evidence at a glance

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Technical characteristics

Date
circa 1970
Type
Women's manual-wind wristwatch
Maker
OMEGA
Weight
23.3 grams
Wrist Size
16 cm
Case Material
18k gold
Place recorded
Switzerland
Bracelet Material
14k gold
Maker / attribution
Omega

Design

Movement
The timepiece is driven by an Omega caliber 481, a manual-wind mechanical movement. This movement utilizes 17 jewels in its construction. According to the documentation provided, the movement is in a healthy operating state, providing precise timekeeping.
Case and Dial
The watch is housed in an 18-karat gold case, measuring 16 mm by 16 mm inclusive of the winding crown. The case has a thickness of 6 mm. The silver dial is marked with the Omega name and equipped with gold-toned markers and hands. The crystal exhibits a very fine scratch, which the seller reports does not affect the overall functionality or appearance. The winding crown is described by the seller as the original component provided with the watch.
Visible features
• Mesh pattern gold bracelet with folding clasp • Silver-toned dial with Omega signature • Detachable lugs allowing for strap conversion • 18k and 14k gold hallmarks on components
Bracelet and Hallmarks
The watch is fitted with a heavy-mesh bracelet crafted from 14-karat gold. Unlike many models from this era, the bracelet is designed to be detached from the case, offering the wearer the option to replace it with a leather strap. Hallmarks indicating 18-karat gold are present on the case, while 14-karat gold hallmarks are stamped on the bracelet's clasp. The bracelet is sized to accommodate a wrist circumference of 16 cm, with an additional adjustment range of 0.5 cm.

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: The exact serial number is not provided
  • Research required: The historical accuracy of the 1970 dating relies solely on the seller's report
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