Omega - WW2 Military Cal. 26.5 - Year 1940 - Herren - 1940

Omega WW2-Era “Military Style” – Cal. 26.5 – Circa 1940

Dating to approximately 1940, this early Omega comes from one of the most historically fascinating periods in Swiss watchmaking. Watches of this generation were produced as Europe entered the Second World War, when wristwatches were evolving from elegant interwar pieces into increasingly practical everyday instruments. Omega’s 26.5 family is well documented in the period, with several versions appearing through the late 1930s and early 1940s.

The Omega Calibre 26.5 was an important compact hand-wound movement used across numerous Omega references of the era. Period documentation and surviving watches show variants of the 26.5 family around 1940, including the 26.5 SOB T2 and T3 generations. Without seeing the movement markings and inner caseback, the exact 26.5 variant and reference should not be assumed.

This example has a particularly appealing military-style character, with a clean silvered dial, a combination of Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, elongated gold-tone hour markers and matching period-style hands. The compact stainless-steel case and aged brown leather strap complete the understated pre-/WW2-era appearance.

Important Photo & Color Note: High-resolution images may exaggerate minor imperfections not visible to the naked eye. Photographs were taken using professional camera equipment and controlled lighting; therefore, the dial, case, and strap may appear slightly darker, brighter, or different in tone depending on ambient lighting, direct sunlight, viewing angle, and screen settings.

Specifications

Brand: Omega

Model: WW2-Era Military Style

Year: Circa 1940

Movement: Omega Cal. 26.5, Manual-Winding

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Dial: Silvered Dial with Arabic Numerals and Gold-Tone Hour Markers

Strap: Brown Leather Strap

Functions: Hours, Minutes

Condition

Presented in very good vintage condition for a watch dating from approximately the Second World War period. The case displays the compact, purposeful proportions characteristic of Omega wristwatches produced during this era.

The dial shows attractive vintage character and age-related patina, giving the watch an appearance appropriate to its considerable age.

Recently serviced and running well.

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Shipping

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