This Dennison cased men’s manual wind Omega has the lovely calibre 266 inside. Model reference 13322.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can date this watch to being made circa 1953. Omega used the 13 million serial numbers in both 1952 and 1953, and this is just above 13.5m, so it is either late 1952 but more likely 1953.
CONDITION
Dennison were an expert English casemaker, and post war there was a big push to buy British. One way to encourage this was to tax heavily imported finished goods, so the workaround was for a Swiss company to pair up with a good company like Dennison or Shackman and Sons and import the movements, which Dennison fitted into their cases that met Omega’s design and quality standards. No import duty, and jobs for Brits! Omega were not the only ones either – you can easily find Rolex watches with Dennison cases.
The seventeen jewel calibre 266 Omega movement is a treat to see and to wind. The case is matched – the case back and the main part of the case carry the same serial number to ensure a perfect fit. The dial is original but has patina pretty much evenly all over it, plus a scratch in the top left part of the dial. 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 35.5 mm
Width without crown 33.1 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 40.6 mm
Case Thickness 10.3 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.
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