A rare solid silver Omega and wonderful piece of 1970s design ! A timepiece / Bracelet with a chainmail type construction. It has the most spectacular Andrew Grima design, almost futuristic and worthy of any design from today. Original slate / blue dial with Roman numerals and simplistic line markers truly individual and beautiful timepiece, which needs to be tried on to appreciate. Original suede Omega wallet case. reference 8349 which if searched for you will find it difficult to see another in this condition on this bracelet . Fully halmarked and stamped as it should be along with the Movement Number 859#####. dating the watch to 1972
In house Omega calibre number 625, fully serviced in our onsite workshop. A-class design and an excellent example of a tried and tested favourite from the 1970s Omega's experimental “Jeux D’Argent” De Ville range . Straight and simple hands with striking white numerals, fully serviced and ready to rock! The bracelet is full size ( 19cms ) which is an added bonus as these were often cut down to fit each individual person. we can resize smaller to accommodate .
Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. it was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. In 1903 they renamed the company Omega until 1982 when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. They are part of the Swiss Swatch Group. Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chax de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed it's name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932.
What we think
Well if we weren't running a business then we would keep all of our watches! And this would be a keeper for sure. We have not seen another in this condiotion in 25 years, so that makes this special watch quite rare in our modest opinion. The “Jeux D’Argent” is now a design icon and the connection to Andrew Grima is a must for all the design Boffs and fans of silver jewelry in particular! is it a watch or a bracelet ? Both.
Spec Stuff
Serial : 3594830
Reference : 8349
Movement : Cal 625 Age :1970/79 Specific Age :1972 Case Size : 32.5mm Case Thickness : 10mm Lug to Lug : 20mm Lugs : 20mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : Original omega Wallet Case Material : 925 solid sterling silver Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover
1972 Omega Rare & unusual De Ville “Jeux D’Argent” 8349 silver Bracelet Watch Andrew Grima designed
