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From OMEGA’s beginnings, our
timepieces have recorded some of the most significant moments in the world (and
beyond). They have been worn by presidents and kings, astronauts and spies,
movie stars and you. Behind each one is a legacy of horological quality and
innovation.
Omega Caliber 321
The Omega Caliber
321 chronograph movement is a thing of legend. After all, it has been to the
Moon, the iconic Speedmaster wasn’t the only Omega chronograph made in the
1960s to utilize this high grade manually wound unit. It also found its way
into the considerably less common, one might even say rare, Seamaster
chronographs from the same era. The Seamaster line was, at the time, the more
stylish alternative – more about the looks than about its technical
capabilities. But with the addition of the Caliber 321 it was no less
proficient a timing tool.
Launched in 1948
to coincide with the brand’s 100th anniversary, the Omega Seamaster line is the
oldest in the current collection. Loosely based on the waterproof wristwatches
made for the British military at the end of World War II, the Seamaster was
first intended as a robust yet elegant watch for active individuals who wanted
a watch for town, sea and country.
The Seamaster’s
first diving-record was achieved in 1955, when diver Gordon McLean reached a
depth of 62.5 meters in Australia. The key to these watches was the O-ring
rubber gasket. At this time, water-resistant watches generally used lead or
shellac gaskets which were susceptible to temperature changes. The engineers at
OMEGA were so sure of the Seamaster that one flew the Polar Route over the
North Atlantic attached to the outside of a Douglas DC6 aircraft in 1956.
I consider the
Seamaster two lines in one: the big, heavy Professional, designed for divers
for deep diving, and a dress range also made by Seamaster. Omega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt at
the age of 23. The brand’s reputation grew fast and in 1895 the watches
achieved a precision of 30 seconds a day.
By the turn of the
19th century Omega was one of Switzerland’s largest watch companies with
240,000 watches produced annually and employing 800 people. Omega made its
debut in sports during the Gordon Bennett international ballooning Cup in 1917;
since then Omega has gone on to be the official timekeeper at 21 Olympic Games.
In 1936 Omega set the remarkable World precision record of 97.8 points at the
Kew-Teddington observatory in England.
In 1957, with motorsport in mind, Omega launched the
Speedmaster, which in 1965 was chosen by NASA as its official chronometer in
Space. Four years later the Moonwatch was the first watch to be worn on the
Moon, when on 21st July 1969 Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind.
Currently Omega belongs to the Swatch Group.
This is a beauty and rear very Omega 2439 from 1949/1950's, this is a 14K gold with a famous Caliber 321. It is very rare to find a watch this old with original box. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and this is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos. The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO Program. Contact me if you have any questions first.
SPECIFICATION |
|
Case |
14K Gold Case and Case Back. |
Case Size |
35,00 mm without the crown. 42.50 mm Lug to Lug |
Case Back |
14k Gold, Snap on. |
Crown |
Signed |
Crystal |
Acrylic |
Bezel: |
None. Tachymeter |
Dial: |
For the age this has an amazing dial, Very a very rare Omega logo Gold not printed on the dial, with Luminous indices dial, Swiss made Mark, Chronograph dial. Per Omega website "With hand‑rivetted gold hour markers" Shows light patina. Please see picture for more detail. |
Complication |
Seconds, Chronograph, Tachymeter. |
Movement |
Manual-winding Famous Omega Caliber 321 (Created in 1946 17 jewels Formerly called "27 CHRO C12 T2" Used on first generation "moon watches") |
Movement Notes |
Just inspected and in great shape. Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear marking. Movement is running. Keeps great time see below time testing. |
Strap |
Blue Genuine Crocodile with quick release springs. Lug Size: 18 mm Please see picture. |
Box |
Come with long Gold Omega Box |
Reference # |
2439 |
Made in |
Switzerland |
Water Resistance |
No. Please pressure test before water use. |
Service Level |
3 (Please see Tab below for details) |
Timing Test ** |
-7s/day In-House Time Test Results (See Service Level Tab)** |
Certified Pre-Owned |
Passed 25-point inspection. Please see tab below for details. |
Warranty |
3-Month Service Warranty (Please see Tab below for details) |
Notes: |
All watch functions tested and operable. Circa NA |
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