Omega - Big Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

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€ 281
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Erwin Dekker
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Selected by Erwin Dekker

Experienced antique dealer with extensive watch collecting expertise and antiques background.

Estimate  € 750 - € 850
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€281
US
€261
FR
€231

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Omega Big Second, reference Xtm.146, dating from the 1950s, with a manual winding movement.

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Description from the seller

Omega Small Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch

Offered for auction is a refined vintage Omega Small Second, a classic Swiss mechanical wristwatch with elegant proportions and a timeless mid-century design. The watch features a 34 mm stainless steel case, acrylic glass, and a beautiful silver-tone dial with Arabic numerals, slim applied-style hour markers, elegant blue-tone hands, and a charming small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

A discreet and highly collectible Omega, full of vintage character and suitable for collectors who appreciate honest age, classic design, and traditional Swiss watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega
Model: Small Second
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver-tone dial with Arabic numerals, blue-tone hands and small seconds sub-dial
Movement: Swiss mechanical Omega movement
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approximately 20 cm
Box: Generic watch box

Condition Report

The watch is presented in Grade B condition, with signs of use according to age.

The stainless steel case shows visible vintage wear, fine scratches and marks consistent with its age. The acrylic glass shows signs of use but remains in good wearable condition. The dial has natural ageing and patina, giving the watch an authentic vintage appearance and strong character.

The generic leather strap is in wearable condition and fits a wrist up to approximately 20 cm. Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended unless checked by a professional watchmaker.

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

Omega’s vintage small seconds watches represent one of the purest expressions of classic Swiss watchmaking. Before modern sports watches became dominant, pieces like this were created with balance, refinement and mechanical reliability as their main values.

The small seconds layout gives the dial a calm and elegant rhythm, while the silver-tone surface, aged details and traditional hands bring the charm of a watch that has lived through decades of history. It is a piece that speaks quietly, but with unmistakable Omega presence.

This watch is ideal for collectors looking for a vintage Omega with authentic character, elegant proportions and the soul of traditional mechanical horology.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 146

Omega Small Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch

Offered for auction is a refined vintage Omega Small Second, a classic Swiss mechanical wristwatch with elegant proportions and a timeless mid-century design. The watch features a 34 mm stainless steel case, acrylic glass, and a beautiful silver-tone dial with Arabic numerals, slim applied-style hour markers, elegant blue-tone hands, and a charming small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

A discreet and highly collectible Omega, full of vintage character and suitable for collectors who appreciate honest age, classic design, and traditional Swiss watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega
Model: Small Second
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver-tone dial with Arabic numerals, blue-tone hands and small seconds sub-dial
Movement: Swiss mechanical Omega movement
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approximately 20 cm
Box: Generic watch box

Condition Report

The watch is presented in Grade B condition, with signs of use according to age.

The stainless steel case shows visible vintage wear, fine scratches and marks consistent with its age. The acrylic glass shows signs of use but remains in good wearable condition. The dial has natural ageing and patina, giving the watch an authentic vintage appearance and strong character.

The generic leather strap is in wearable condition and fits a wrist up to approximately 20 cm. Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended unless checked by a professional watchmaker.

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

Omega’s vintage small seconds watches represent one of the purest expressions of classic Swiss watchmaking. Before modern sports watches became dominant, pieces like this were created with balance, refinement and mechanical reliability as their main values.

The small seconds layout gives the dial a calm and elegant rhythm, while the silver-tone surface, aged details and traditional hands bring the charm of a watch that has lived through decades of history. It is a piece that speaks quietly, but with unmistakable Omega presence.

This watch is ideal for collectors looking for a vintage Omega with authentic character, elegant proportions and the soul of traditional mechanical horology.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 146

Details

Brand
Omega
Gender
Men
Model
Big Second
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
34 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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