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Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" Wristwatch Ref. 3953

Partially verified

This Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" wristwatch, referenced 3953, is a self-winding timepiece housed in a white gold case measuring 40x32mm, including its specialized lugs. The watch features a silver-toned dial equipped with a date display aperture at the six o'clock position and is accented with faceted, white gold dauphine hands and hour markers. It is powered by a hammer-action automatic movement, specifically identified by the seller as Omega calibre 353/355, with a movement serial number corresponding to a production date of 1954. The watch is currently fitted with a non-original leather strap and is documented by the seller as having undergone a mechanical service. The case retains a polished finish, and the overall configuration is presented as an example of a "Grand Luxe" model within the vintage Omega Calendar series.

Front view of the Omega Calendar Ref. 3953 in white gold, showing the silver dial, date window, and faceted markers.
Front view of the Omega Calendar Ref. 3953 in white gold, showing the silver dial, date window, and faceted markers. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
3953
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1954
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1106xxxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The wristwatch is housed in a 40x32mm white gold case characterized by its distinctively sculpted lugs. The design incorporates a silver dial that maintains a clean aesthetic, featuring minimal text and applied markers. The dial configuration includes a date window positioned at the six o'clock mark.

The dial is further detailed with white gold dauphine hands and faceted hour indices, which provide contrast against the silver surface. The case design is described by the vendor as a 'Grand Luxe' variant, emphasizing its specific aesthetic features within the Omega Calendar lineup.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white gold case is a good size at 40x32mm including the fancy lugs”
  • “The silver dial has a date at six and interesting hours that are complemented by white gold dauphine hands.”

Movement and Mechanics

Power is provided by a hammer-action automatic movement, designated by the seller as an Omega calibre 353/355. This mechanism is responsible for both the timekeeping function and the date display. According to the provided information, the watch has been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker.

The movement is identified by a serial number reported as 1311xxxx, which corresponds to an estimated production year of 1954. The hammer winding system is a specific technical attribute of this movement series used during that period.

Evidence for this section
  • “The hammer automatic Omega calibre 353/355 movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.”
  • “movement number 1311xxxx dating to 1954”

Provenance and Authenticity

The object is sold as a vintage Omega timepiece with a recorded serial number on the case of 1106xxxx.

The auction description reports that the watch has been fully serviced to ensure operational functionality.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white gold case is a good size at 40x32mm including the fancy lugs and remains in crisp mint condition.”
  • “fully serviced by our watchmaker.”
  • “One-year mechanical warranty”

Open research questions

  • Confirm if the movement calibre is specifically 353 or 355, as these are distinct variations of the hammer automatic mechanism.
  • Verify if 'Grand Luxe' represents a specific commercial model designation for this reference or an informal descriptive term.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" Wristwatch Ref. 3953
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialWhite gold“white gold case”
Dimensions40x32mm“40x32mm”
MovementHammer automatic Omega calibre 353/355“Hammer automatic Omega calibre 353/355 movement”
Movement Serial1311xxxx“movement number 1311xxxx”
Date1954“dating to 1954”
Case Serial1106xxxx“Serial 1106xxxx”

Visible details

  • Case features distinctively shaped lugs
  • Date aperture located at 6 o'clock
  • Dauphine-style hands
  • Faceted applied indices for hour markers

Research qualifications

  • Seller-provided movement number may refer to either calibre 353 or 355
  • Strap is not identified as an original Omega component

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Omega Calendar "Grand Luxe" طلای سفید رفرنس 3953

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 96575146ab

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