We have here a very exciting Omega 36mm model 2487 from 1947. The original silvered dial has a darker rail-track chapter ring which creates a fantastic two-tone effect. There is some aging to the dial which gives no doubt to its originality and in our opinion adds bags of character. The dial has a very attractive combination of thin roman numerals and simple line markers, at 12 o'clock sits 'Omega' and the famous Omega logo. The minute tracking is marked with a boxed railway track ring. At 6 o'clock is a large subsidiary seconds dial. Alpha hour and minute blue steel hands round off the dial and create a nice sense of symmetry. Also original omega signed winder.
The 36mm, stainless steel case is sleek and has a fantastic almost organic design angular lugs with curves in all the right places could be easily mistaken for a Bombe style! I cannot remember the last time we stocked this model so its quite a find. Inside is Omega's famous, mechanical manual wind 30T2 caliber, fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired the watch on a simple black padded leather strap to let the watch do all the talking.
Extra Points
Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.
Fully serviced by us in our on-site workshop and comes with our 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
For a watch of this age, we would recommend that it is considered for occasional use, This is largely because watches of this age weren't built to deal with modern life. They do not have dust proofing, They do possess a mild shock absorption and are easily magnetized. Please do try and keep the watch away from magnets such as computers, phones, speakers etc.
About as good a vintage, pre-owned Omega as you will find and if you're looking for an affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch, you'd be pushed to find a better example. Definitely a watch you will find hard to find another, especially in all original condition This is a watch for the ages and a perfect fit for a first-time buyer or a seasoned watch collector. look after it and it will treat you well
Spec Stuff
Serial : 1144****
Reference : 2487-1
Movement : 30T2 Age :1941/1950 Specific Age : 1947 Case Size : 36.mm Case Thickness : 10mm Lug to Lug :44mm Lugs :18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No Case Material : Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1947 Omega 36mm watch with rare lug design & original Dial Cal 30T2 Model 2487-1 Steel
