Introduced during the early 1940s, Omega released the ref. 2374 and was the flattest self-winding model ever produced in series from the respective era by the firm. Featuring a stainless steel case with a chased caseback secured by a notched looking ring patented by Favre-Perret, the water-resistant case is further ensured via a shellac gasket. Elegantly sized at 35mm diameter, the case further features fancy sculpted lugs that are featured in the iconic Constellation model, which was launched a decade later in 1952.

Powering the ref. 2374 is the cal. 30.10 R.A nickel finished caliber 17 jewels and an interesting “bumper” rotor, which is commonly seen in the Universal Genève Polerouter that “bumps” from one side to another instead of a full revolution of a regular rotor.

Presented in attractive overall condition, the present Omega ref. 2374/4 in stainless steel with a two tone dial and an original mesh-style bracelet is a great opportunity for collectors of vintage timepieces to acquire an early and rare example of the model.