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OMEGA
MASSIVE GOLD 9KT
1952
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A beautiful Omega watch in nine carat gold, model for the English market.
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In the Omega catalogs of the time for the British market, this model was called 921. The reference 921 was available with a variety of different dial designs, such as the combined digital dial on the actual watch or applied baton markers.
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This example is sober and elegant with all the indexes and Roman numerals as well as the omega logo in gold. It is likely that the crown is not original. The dial has a real nice patina that is quite nice and uniform overall, which really gives it that vintage look.
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The case is made of 9k gold by Dennison for the English market.
A L Dennison was based in Birmingham and was one of a handful of English case makers who imported Omega movements and cased them (mainly) in 9k, but also some in 18k and also in stainless steel ("Dennisteel"). They also cased movements for several other Swiss manufacturers, including Rolex and Longines.
The English hallmark "375" is also found on the back of one of the watch lugs.
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There is some wear on the case commensurate with age, but nothing that detracts from the overall beauty of the watch. The case back has the original reference number 12302, and the serial numbers 570783 on the case back dating this example to around 1952.
The watch is powered by a Swiss-made mechanical movement: the Omega caliber 420 with 17 jewels. It is a reliable and durable movement that was used in many Omega watches of this era.
Superb for a watch now seventy years old.
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