Ferrariben65
Charter Member With Distinction
FSOT : Very Rare Omega Marine
First an exert from
https://montrespubliques.com/new-1mi...e-omega-marine 1932,
Omega introduced the world’s first diver’s wristwatch. Dubbed the Omega Marine, it was the first watch specifically tested and approved for diving at significant depths.
The design came from a Swiss patent, granted to Louis Alix, who was based out of Geneva. It was given to the Omega ref. 679 upon its completion. At the time, however, Rolex had already invented and patented the first waterproof wristwatch, with the Oyster in 1926.
Thus, in devising this new watch case, the challenge Louis Alix faced was to patent a design for the Omega Marine, specifically making the winding stem waterproof, without infringing on the existing Rolex patent.
He decided to place the entire watch inside an additional outer casing, with the double case sealed with cork to keep water away from the internal components of the watch. A spring clip would then be included to keep the inner casing, the gasket, and the outer casing together.
I also have posted in the Vintage section this watch I acquired and had restored by Meticulous Watches here in Victoria.
https://canwatchco.ca/showthread.php...rst-Dive-Watch
Watch info :
Omega Marine Reference # 680
Manual wind Caliber 19.4 T2 produced from 1935-1939
Strap : aftermarket leather 18mm open end for fixed spring bars
Case : Staybrite steel with open lugs, (679 had covered lugs)
Approx 37x 23mm lug to lug. Condition is very good for a watch of this age. Only slight pitting on a few spots, hardly visible.
Exterior and interior crystal : both mineral crystal and recently replaced. Originally this watch had an exterior sapphire crystal which was one of the first watches to use sapphire.
Dial : Non refinished original dial, the best part pop the watch is the dial condition in my opinion. It has marks but again for the age its looks better than any I have seen. Blue original hands
Watch was serviced in May 2021 and is running with no issues.
A chance to own a restored piece of diving and Omega history that you just do not see very often. Unique watch for any collection !
Watch only, no other accessories.
Asking $3750
First an exert from
https://montrespubliques.com/new-1mi...e-omega-marine 1932,
Omega introduced the world’s first diver’s wristwatch. Dubbed the Omega Marine, it was the first watch specifically tested and approved for diving at significant depths.
The design came from a Swiss patent, granted to Louis Alix, who was based out of Geneva. It was given to the Omega ref. 679 upon its completion. At the time, however, Rolex had already invented and patented the first waterproof wristwatch, with the Oyster in 1926.
Thus, in devising this new watch case, the challenge Louis Alix faced was to patent a design for the Omega Marine, specifically making the winding stem waterproof, without infringing on the existing Rolex patent.
He decided to place the entire watch inside an additional outer casing, with the double case sealed with cork to keep water away from the internal components of the watch. A spring clip would then be included to keep the inner casing, the gasket, and the outer casing together.
I also have posted in the Vintage section this watch I acquired and had restored by Meticulous Watches here in Victoria.
https://canwatchco.ca/showthread.php...rst-Dive-Watch
Watch info :
Omega Marine Reference # 680
Manual wind Caliber 19.4 T2 produced from 1935-1939
Strap : aftermarket leather 18mm open end for fixed spring bars
Case : Staybrite steel with open lugs, (679 had covered lugs)
Approx 37x 23mm lug to lug. Condition is very good for a watch of this age. Only slight pitting on a few spots, hardly visible.
Exterior and interior crystal : both mineral crystal and recently replaced. Originally this watch had an exterior sapphire crystal which was one of the first watches to use sapphire.
Dial : Non refinished original dial, the best part pop the watch is the dial condition in my opinion. It has marks but again for the age its looks better than any I have seen. Blue original hands
Watch was serviced in May 2021 and is running with no issues.
A chance to own a restored piece of diving and Omega history that you just do not see very often. Unique watch for any collection !
Watch only, no other accessories.
Asking $3750