Omega vintage watch - huge 47mm case - c1947

This is a stunning, huge Omega conversion watch - a simply amazing piece that will certainly be noticed on your wrist. Dating from 1947, the watch is completely unique - no one else on the planet will have this watch. Conversions of this quality are highly collectible due to their unique nature and will only rise further in value, making it an excellent financial investment as well as a beautiful possession.

The watch is in good condition for its age - brighter than photographed - with a little wear here and there on the case, and can be polished further to taste. It features a huge 47mm hinged steel case, very clean hand-wound Omega 15 jewel movement and a beautiful mint professionally restored dial. The watch comes complete with a new brown leather strap, with a big steel buckle, and a new, quality presentation case.

We provide a full receipt, six months guarantee (long enough for you to assess the working order) and a professional insurance valuation (we are approved to provide insurance valuations for wrist and pocket watches). We also welcome you to come and view the watch at our central London gallery - by appointment only. We offer our customers online prices - below value - with offline availability and service. We offer a full refund if you are not entirely happy with your purchase.

The huge steel hinged case is in good condition, with a little wear here and there, and measures 47mm wide, excluding the winding crown x 57mm long, including the lugs, with a 22mm lug width. The case has two lids, one outer and one covering the movement, and the hinge is in good order. The inside back is signed 'Omega', 'Fab Suisse Swiss Made' and the '134 5' case reference number. The outside back of the case has a hand engraving dating to 1949.

The beautiful restored engine turned dial is in mint clean condition and is signed 'Omega'. The original hands are in good, unbent condition, and the glass lens is very clear.

The hand-wound Omega 15 jewel movement is in excellent clean, bright condition. It is signed 'Omega', 'Swiss', '15 jewels' and the '11213220' movement reference number. The movement has just been serviced by a master watchmaker and is in very good working order.

We have put the watch is on a new brown leather strap, with a big steel buckle, and the watch comes complete with a new, quality watch box.

A superb, unique watch from one of history's most famous names; full of 'wow' factor. Will provide an excellent financial investment as well as a possession to enjoy.