Antique Art Deco Ladies 14k Gold Omega Wrist Watch NR
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History: *********************** OMEGA is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and symbolizes accomplishment and perfection - qualities that have been innt in every OMEGA watch since the company's founding by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848. The brand's reputation for innovation and quality has led to numerous awards over the company's 150-year history, starting as early as 1900, with the Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair. OMEGA went on to be official timekeeper at no less than 21 Olympic Games, bringing numerous innovations to Olympic sports over the years, such as the first electronic timekeeping at the Helsinki games in 1952. OMEGA owes a large part of its watch making excellence to the quality of its movements. These magnificent watches are highly collectible, and hold a very special place in many collectors showcases. Description: *********************** For your consideration is this 14k solid gold Ladies Omega Watch. Dates most likely to early 30s, resembling Lady calibre R 11,5 designed in 1936, by Henri Kneuss, which was one of the smallest extra-wide, barrel-shaped movements in production at the time. (I provided copy of a picture of this movement for comparison) One of the main advantages is its large balance, which reduces the effects of arm movements on the watch's going rate. Because
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