With a heavier than average 9k gold Dennison case, this Omega Seamaster is in remarkable condition. Model reference 4825.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1960.
CONDITION
Dennison, and their rivals DS&S, were UK based watch case makers who worked with some of the biggest Swiss brands. Brands like Omega would send Dennison the movements, dial and hands, and Dennison would fit it to a case ready for sale. If you are wondering why, well the tax on completed Swiss watches was very high post war Britain, but if they were finished in the UK then the import tax didn’t apply (who would think a 1960 watch would be topical today!). This must have been one of the more expensive options, and the lugs and case design are quite thick. The case back contains a seal to aid water resistance, as this a Seamaster, but we are not sure if the patent that Dennison applied for related to this part of the case design (or if the patent was granted.) The case back is nearly 8g, which is more than double that of case backs on most 9k gold watches. The bezel has some light patina where it has not been in touch with anything in years – this can be polished off easily, but would be hard or impossible to recreate. The manual wind movement is Omega’s calibre 520, a seventeen jewel unit with swan neck fine adjustment. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement, crown and crystal.
The cheapest new men’s Omega is currently £5,300. The cheapest gold Omega, albeit 9k bronze gold instead of 9k yellow gold, is the 2024 Paris Olympic special at £11,300. For a vintage gold Omega in this condition we do believe this represents excellent value for money.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.1 mm
Width without crown 33.6 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 40.6 mm
Case Thickness 9.3 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
