Omega - Big Second - No reserve price - Men - 1900-1949

Omega Big Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Stainless Steel – Elegant Roman Numerals

Offered for auction is a beautiful and refined vintage Omega Big Second, an elegant Swiss mechanical timepiece featuring a larger 35 mm stainless steel case, classic small seconds configuration, and a wonderfully aged silver dial that perfectly reflects the charm of mid-century Omega watchmaking.

This watch embodies the timeless sophistication for which Omega became internationally renowned during the 1940s and 1950s. The balanced dial layout with Roman numerals, applied gold-tone markers, slender hands, and oversized small seconds subdial creates a harmonious and highly collectible vintage appearance.

Powered by a Swiss mechanical Omega movement with 15 jewels, visible in the photographs, this timepiece represents the era when Omega combined technical precision with understated elegance.

Technical Details:

Brand: Omega
Model: Big Second
Movement: Swiss mechanical Omega movement
Jewels: 15 jewels
Functions:

Hours
Minutes
Small seconds subdial

Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 35 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver dial with attractive natural age patina
Indexes: Roman numerals combined with minimalist dot indexes
Hands: Gold-tone hands
Caseback Interior Markings:

Omega triangle logo
“Fab. Suisse”
“Swiss Made”
Reference number visible inside caseback

Water Resistance: Untested for water resistance

Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 21 cm wrist

Condition:

Grade B condition with visible traces of use and aging according to the watch’s vintage character.
The dial displays a beautiful authentic patina developed naturally over decades, giving the watch a warm and highly collectible appearance. The stainless steel case shows normal wear and scratches according to age. The movement is signed Omega and visible in the photographs. Please carefully study all images for the best understanding of the condition.

Scope of Delivery:

Omega Big Second watch
Generic watch box

Story & Heritage:

Throughout the mid-20th century, Omega established itself as one of the world’s leading Swiss manufacturers, producing elegant mechanical watches admired for both precision and timeless design. Watches such as this Big Second model were created during an era when simplicity, legibility, and mechanical reliability defined true luxury.

The larger 35 mm case was considered substantial for its time, making this piece particularly attractive to modern collectors seeking vintage proportions with contemporary wearability. The oversized small seconds register adds depth and symmetry to the dial, while the Roman numerals reinforce the classical aesthetic associated with Omega’s elegant dress watches of the period.

Today, vintage Omega mechanical watches continue to be highly appreciated for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and enduring style — qualities perfectly represented by this elegant Big Second example.

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Internal Reference Number - ITA 103