The watch has a calibre 285 17-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 17,327,347 which dates it back to 1960.
The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the signed Omega winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in good condition, just a couple of short scratches to the back. The inside of the case back has the Omega logo together with the case reference 14726-1 SC which is correct for the calibre 285 with centre seconds.
The lens is in lovely condition.
The signed dial has its original dauphine shaped hands and centre seconds hand.
A new leather strap has been fitted.
The watch comes in a new presentation box.
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declaration
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has clarified that the Watch : Gents Omega Wrist Watch, 1960 (LA547032) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1960