Watch : Gents Omega Wrist Watch, 1947

UK POSTAGE ONLY FOR THIS ITEM The watch has a 17-jewel calibre 283 hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 11,818,888 which dates it back to 1947. The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the plain winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in good condition, just a couple of scratches to the screw-on case back. The inside of the case back has the Omega logo, together with the case reference 2179-4. This case reference ties up with the calibre 30T2 which went on to be renamed the 26x and 28x calibre families. The lens is in lovely condition. The signed dial has been professionally re-finished at some point. Dauphine hands, red centre seconds sweep and outer minute track. The watch has a vintage leather strap. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please cost us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.