While Omega is best known for their iconic Speedmaster Professional, “The First Watch Worn on the Moon”, the brand has a long tradition for fine Swiss watchmaking since their founding in 1848. From supplying early chronographs to the British Royal Flying Corps in the early 20th century to timing the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic games, their watches are sought after by collectors for their masterful craftsmanship and precision movements. During the mid-20th century, they released a number of extraordinary wristwatches including watches with cloisonné enamel dials, Constellation de Luxe “Observatory” timepieces to the present exceptional triple calendar “Cosmic” wristwatch with moon phase.

First released in 1947, the Cosmic was offered in both 14K and 18k yellow and pink gold, and housed the caliber 381, a well-known sophisticated calendar movement released during the post-war era. The present watch in 14 karat pink gold is over 70 years old and remains in exceptional original condition, retaining all of its factory finishing, strong proportions, and crisp lines. Certainly, in our opinion, unpolished, the case and lugs are sharp as are the case hallmarks. The dial is also exceptionally well preserved, further indicating how the watch was carefully cherished over its lifetime.

This is a very rare opportunity to own a classic mid-20th century watch that is as fresh today as it was when it left the Omega factories.

Please note that this watch was delivered on March 5th, 1953.