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Omega Dynamic 'Racing Dial' Automatic Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Omega Dynamic 'Racing Dial' wristwatch is reported by the auction source to date from the 1970s. The watch features an elliptical stainless steel case measuring 41 mm by 37 mm, designed with a reverse marked for Tool 107. It is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement, with case, dial, and movement signed. The black dial presents an outer white checkerboard grid pattern, orange baton indices bordered by white surrounds, tritium dots, and a framed date aperture at 3 o'clock. White hands with tritium inserts are complemented by an orange central seconds hand. The watch is fitted with a perforated black leather racing strap secured with a screw-ring and a steel Omega buckle.

Front view of the Omega Genève Dynamic automatic wristwatch featuring a racing dial
Front view of the Omega Genève Dynamic automatic wristwatch featuring a racing dial — Lyon & Turnbull. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lyonandturnbull.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
15
Source-reported date
1970s
Country
Switzerland

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 Construction

The watch features an elliptical stainless steel case measuring 41 mm by 37 mm. The case back is marked 'Tool 107', which facilitates a screw-ring system to secure the strap.

The exterior of the case is observed to have a radially brushed bezel finish.

Evidence for this section
  • “elliptical shape stainless steel case with Tool 107 to reverse”
  • “Dim. 41mm x 37mm.”
  • “Elliptical stainless steel case with radially brushed bezel finish”

Dial Characteristics

The dial is black with an outer white grid pattern and features orange baton indices with white surrounds and tritium dots. A date aperture is located at 3 o'clock.

The dial bears the inscriptions 'OMEGA', 'AUTOMATIC', 'Genève', and 'DYNAMIC'. The lower edge is marked 'T SWISS MADE T'. The time is displayed via white hands with tritium inserts and an orange central seconds hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “black dial with outer white grid pattern, orange batons with white surrounds, tritium dots”
  • “date aperture”
  • “Dial inscribed 'OMEGA / AUTOMATIC' below 12 o'clock and 'Genève / DYNAMIC' above 6 o'clock”
  • “Lower dial edge marked 'T SWISS MADE T'”

Movement and Attribution

The watch is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement. The auction source states that the movement, case, and dial are signed.

The watch is attributed to the 1970s by the auction source. Specific movement caliber and serial numbers are not provided in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Self-winding mechanical movement”
  • “Case, dial and movement signed.”
  • “made in the 1970s”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber housed within this case?
  • Does the current movement serial number correspond to the 1970s production window?
  • Can the 'Tool 107' case back markings be used to narrow the production date beyond the reported decade?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Dynamic 'Racing Dial' Automatic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement typeSelf-winding mechanical movement“Self-winding mechanical movement”
Dial descriptionBlack dial with outer white grid pattern and orange batons“black dial with outer white grid pattern, orange batons with white surrounds, tritium dots, white/tritium hands, orange centre seconds, date aperture”
Case designElliptical stainless steel case marked Tool 107 to reverse“elliptical shape stainless steel case with Tool 107 to reverse”
Dimensions41mm x 37mm“Dim. 41mm x 37mm.”
Strap and buckleBlack leather racing strap secured by screw-ring, steel Omega buckle“black leather racing strap secured by screw-ring, steel Omega buckle”
SignaturesCase, dial and movement signed“Case, dial and movement signed.”
Strap MechanismBlack leather racing strap secured by a screw-ring and steel Omega buckle“black leather racing strap secured by screw-ring, steel Omega buckle”

Visible details

  • Elliptical stainless steel case with radially brushed bezel finish
  • Outer perimeter displaying a high-contrast black-and-white checkered racing track
  • Dial inscribed 'OMEGA / AUTOMATIC' below 12 o'clock and 'Genève / DYNAMIC' above 6 o'clock
  • Lower dial edge marked 'T SWISS MADE T'
  • Date window at 3 o'clock displaying numeral '20'
  • Contrasting orange sweep seconds hand and orange-accented hour batons
  • Black perforated rally-style strap integrated into the case back

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber, movement serial number, and case reference number are not specified in the source
  • Movement and reverse of the case are not visible in the provided image
  • Dating to the 1970s is based solely on auction house attribution

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

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