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Omega Wristwatch with Claw Lugs

Partially verified

This Omega wristwatch, dated to circa 1940, is constructed with a three-body stainless steel Staybrite case measuring 35.5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The watch features distinctive oversized claw lugs and an inclined flat stepped bezel, paired with a recessed winding crown. The dial displays a two-tone design in brushed silver and matte champagne, incorporating applied gilt Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register. Time is indicated by blued steel feuille hands. The movement is a manual-wind 11 1/2''' caliber, rhodium-plated and featuring 15 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws and a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The piece is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The auction description notes the dial is slightly oxidized and recommends a movement overhaul.

Front view of the Omega wristwatch showing the two-tone dial and claw lugs
Front view of the Omega wristwatch showing the two-tone dial and claw lugs — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
331
Source-reported date
circa 1940
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
9510687

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 a three-body stainless steel case made of Staybrite material. The external architecture includes an inclined and flat stepped bezel and a recessed winding crown. The defining feature of the case design is the presence of oversized claw-shaped lugs.

The dial is configured in a two-tone finish featuring brushed silver and matte champagne elements. It is detailed with applied gilt Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and an outer minute track. The time is shown using blued steel feuille hands. The auction description reports that the dial is slightly oxidized.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined and flat stepped bezel, recessed winding crown, oversized claw lugs.”
  • “Two-tone brushed silver and matte champagne with applied gilt Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds.”
  • “Dial: 3-6-01 Good Slightly oxidized”

Movement and Mechanics

The internal movement is a 11 1/2''' caliber. It is finished with rhodium plating and contains 15 jewels. The mechanical regulation is managed by an index regulator, with the timekeeping controlled by a straight-line lever escapement.

The balance assembly consists of a cut bimetallic compensation balance equipped with timing screws. The movement utilizes a blued steel Breguet balance spring.

Evidence for this section
  • “11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.”
  • “Movement: 3* Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Grading

The watch is signed by the manufacturer on the dial, the case, and the movement. The serial numbers for the case and the movement are documented as 9510687 and 8757092, respectively.

The auction house provided a grading system for the condition of the individual components of the watch. The case is assigned a grade of 3, described as good. The movement is also assigned a grade of 3, described as good, subject to the mentioned need for an overhaul. The dial is given a grading status of 3-6-01, noted as good with slight oxidation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 3 Good Movement: 3* Good”
  • “Dial: 3-6-01 Good Slightly oxidized”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific caliber reference number for the 11 1/2''' movement in this model?
  • Are there archival records confirming the production date of this specific case serial number?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Wristwatch with Claw Lugs
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialStainless steel Staybrite“stainless steel "Staybrite" wristwatch”
Movement Serial8757092“movement No. 8757092”
Case Serial9510687“case No. 9510687”
Case Diameter35.5 mm“Diam. 35.5 mm”
Movement Jewels15“15 jewels”
Movement TypeManual-wind“11 1/2'''”

Visible details

  • Case features recessed winding crown
  • Two-tone dial shows signs of oxidation
  • Hands are blued steel feuille style
  • Lugs have a prominent claw design

Research qualifications

  • Movement overhaul recommended by auction house
  • Dial condition noted as slightly oxidized

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

Consulted source

Omega Giant Claw Lugs & Two-Tone Dial Omega, movement No. 8757092, case No. 9510687. Made circa 1940. Fine and very rare, stainless steel "Staybrite" wristwatch with oversized claw lugs. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 4da8ef80fa

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