1961 Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Textured Asymmetric Hooded-lug - Serviced
$ 950.4
Description
1961 Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Textured Asymmetric Hooded-lug - Serviced. The case on this particular piece is a study in restrained personality. The hooded lugs give it a fluid presence on the wrist, a feeling of the case extending into the strap rather than sitting awkwardly on top of it. This watch comes out of a very interesting moment in Omega’s history. The early 1960s were a transitional period for the brand, coming off its strong post-war momentum and on the way toward the space age that would define the latter half of the decade. While icons like the Speedmaster and Seamaster were finding their identities, Omega was also producing a range of elegant, subtle dress watches that showcased its mastery of design and finishing. Watches from around 1961 capture that balance between classical proportions and emerging modern sensibilities. The case shapes and dial textures of this era were often experimental in their own quiet way, a response to shifting tastes and the broader evolution of Swiss watchmaking in the early 60s. The case on this particular piece is a study in restrained personality. The hooded lugs give it a fluid presence on the wrist, a feeling of the case extending into the strap rather than sitting awkwardly on top of it. In many vintage Omegas from this period you see more straightforward lug profiles; here the design feels slightly more purposeful without ever calling attention to itself. The textured silver dial catches light beautifully and has aged with a patina that speaks to its life rather than detracts from it. The contrast between the light silver surface and the applied markers gives the dial a layered quality that you don’t always see on watches from this era. Condition on vintage watches is always a key part of the story, and this example shows honest wear consistent with decades of use. There are light marks on the case and a richly developed patina on the dial that suggest a life well lived but not abused, and the acrylic crystal remains clear. SKU# G1056 Circa 1961 Brand Omega Model Ladies Movement Manual Wind Calibre 483 Jewels 17 Dial Description Original Omega Silver Dial: Gold-colored Bar Markers and Alpha Style Hands Case Width (Not Incl. Crown) 17.5mm Length Lug to Lug 24mm Thickness 7.4mm Strap Width 8mm Shape Round Material 18K Yellow Gold Country of Origin Switzerland Box/Papers Watch-Only
