Produced between 1951 and 1954, the reference 3950 bears an early Omega automatic bumper movement, the caliber 342. Examples were produced in stainless steel and 18K gold; however, extremely few pieces – only two in fact are known – were produced in platinum, such as the present example. With its Cioccolatone-style case and Anse a Ragno lugs, the reference 3950 is a perfect example of mid-century design sensibilities. Diamond hour markers are interspersed with faceted shield markers at the quarter hours, adding to the geometric dynamism of the watch. It can certainly be considered one of the most luxurious – and expensive – watches produced by Omega during this era.

Research shows the present example to have been delivered on November 24th, 1952, to Omega’s agent at the time in Spain, Roberto Carbonell. They were Omega and Tissot distributors with locations in both Barcelona and Madrid. Interestingly, a similar example, also cased in platinum, was delivered to Spain on November 8th, 1952.