This Ladymatic from Omega was one of the first designs of compact ladies automatic watches. Model reference 10999-61SC
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1961. The model number also alludes to 1961, but that is not as accurate as the serial number.
CONDITION
First launched in 1955, this 1961 example of the Ladymatic is ready to wear and enjoy. For a long time in the Swiss watch industry the men’s watches had all the technology and innovation, and the ladies watches were designed to look pretty. It is still the case to some extent now. Part of this is just a male dominated industry thinking it knows what women want, but part of it too is technical – if a woman’s watch case is smaller, then you have to make everything smaller to fit in it. It is unusual to even see a sweeping seconds hand on a ladies watch for just this reason, so to have sweep seconds and an automatic movement Omega were really showing their female customers that they did care. This watch has the Omega calibre 455 inside, a movement that held the record for the smallest production automatic movement when it was first launched. It is running nicely. The gold capped case is overall good, but with some small loss of gold near the crown that is hardly visible The leather strap is new, and the clasp is not an Omega part.
Omega have reintroduced the Ladymatic to their ranges, and the prices range from £7,060 to £33,970.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 19.4 mm
Width without crown 17.6 mm
Lug to lug length 27.9 mm
Case Thickness 8.2 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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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.
