A simple, hand wound 1967 Omega with applied numbers for the man who likes quality, not complexity. Model reference 131.0019.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1967.
CONDITION
In 1967 Omega were on something of a high. Their Speedmaster chronograph range had been chosen to be used on the Apollo space program, and the future of high gold prices and cheap quartz competition was unthinkable (At their lowest, Omega watches could be bought at discount from Argos and the company was eventually saved by being bought by Swatch). But in 1967 Omega were concentrating on making watches as well as they could, rather than as cheaply as they could get away with. One way this shows is in the calibre 601 movement, an in house 17 jewel that is copper coated, even though you can’t see the movement unless you remove the case back. It is pleasure to wind, and with no calendar to worry about it is very easy to quickly pick this watch up, set it and enjoy it. The dial is unrestored and has very light patina, but overall would be considered good. The gold plated case shows some wear to the lugs tips and near the crown, but this looks worse in the photos than it does on the wrist. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.6 mm
Width without crown 34.6 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 38.4 mm
Case Thickness 10.1 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.
