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Omega Women's Gold Manual-Wind Watch

Partially verified

This Omega women's wristwatch, dated to approximately 1970, features an 18-karat gold case paired with a heavy-mesh 14-karat gold bracelet. The watch measures 16 mm in length and 16 mm in width including the crown, with a case thickness of 6 mm and a total gross weight of 23.3 grams. The silver dial displays gold-toned indices and hands and carries the Omega signature. Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement, identified as caliber 481, which contains 17 jewels. The bracelet is designed to be detachable from the case, allowing for potential replacement with a leather strap. The watch is sized for a wrist of approximately 16 cm, with an adjustment capacity of 0.5 cm. The auction description reports that the movement is in good working order and that there is a minor scratch on the crystal.

A front-facing view of the Omega women's manual-wind watch with an 18k gold case and 14k gold mesh bracelet.
A front-facing view of the Omega women's manual-wind watch with an 18k gold case and 14k gold mesh bracelet. — Ashton-Blakey Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Women's manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1970
Source-reported place
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 and Dial

The watch is housed in an 18-karat gold case, measuring 16 mm by 16 mm inclusive of the winding crown. The case has a thickness of 6 mm. The silver dial is marked with the Omega name and equipped with gold-toned markers and hands.

The crystal exhibits a very fine scratch, which the seller reports does not affect the overall functionality or appearance. The winding crown is described by the seller as the original component provided with the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت از طلای ۱۸ عیار ساخته شده”
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ نقره‌ای و دارای امضای OMEGA است”
  • “روی شیشه یا کریستال ساعت یک خط و خش بسیار ریز وجود دارد”
  • “دسته‌کوک ساعت طبق اعلام منبع نمونه اصلی خود ساعت است”

Movement

The timepiece is driven by an Omega caliber 481, a manual-wind mechanical movement. This movement utilizes 17 jewels in its construction.

According to the documentation provided, the movement is in a healthy operating state, providing precise timekeeping.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور مکانیکی کوکی کالیبر 481 با ۱۷ سنگ قیمتی جای گرفته”
  • “طبق اعلام منبع، موتور ساعت وضعیت کارکرد سالمی دارد”

Bracelet and Hallmarks

The watch is fitted with a heavy-mesh bracelet crafted from 14-karat gold. Unlike many models from this era, the bracelet is designed to be detached from the case, offering the wearer the option to replace it with a leather strap.

Hallmarks indicating 18-karat gold are present on the case, while 14-karat gold hallmarks are stamped on the bracelet's clasp. The bracelet is sized to accommodate a wrist circumference of 16 cm, with an additional adjustment range of 0.5 cm.

Evidence for this section
  • “بند بافت سنگین از طلای ۱۴ عیار همراه شده است”
  • “قابلیت جداسازی آسان و جایگزینی با بند چرمی را در صورت تمایل دارا می‌باشد”
  • “روی قاب نشان طلای ۱۸ عیار و روی بست بند نشان طلای ۱۴ عیار حک شده است”

Open research questions

  • Does the caliber 481 movement correlate with the period of circa 1970 according to Omega production records?
  • What is the specific manufacturer or retailer mark stamped on the 14k gold clasp?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Women's Gold Manual-Wind Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerOMEGA“برند سازنده: OMEGA”
Datecirca 1970“دوره ساخت: حدود ۱۹۷۰ (دهه ۱۹۷۰)”
Case Material18k gold“جنس قاب: طلای ۱۸ عیار”
Bracelet Material14k gold“جنس بند: طلای ۱۴ عیار”
Weight23.3 grams“وزن ناخالص: ۲۳.۳ گرم”
Wrist Size16 cm“اندازه مناسب مچ: ۱۶ سانتی‌متر”

Visible details

  • Mesh pattern gold bracelet with folding clasp
  • Silver-toned dial with Omega signature
  • Detachable lugs allowing for strap conversion
  • 18k and 14k gold hallmarks on components

Research qualifications

  • The exact serial number is not provided
  • The historical accuracy of the 1970 dating relies solely on the seller's report

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی زنانه OMEGA از طلای ۱۸ عیار و ۱۴ عیار با کالیبر 481 حدود ۱۹۷۰

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 83d766b75e

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