Vintage 1950s 9ct Gold Omega Automatic Ladies The Sterling Silver monocoque case

The Sterling Silver monocoque case (lightly tarnished in points) features a stepped bezel similar to that of the Cartier Gondole (a brand for which King was once a unaccredited manufacturer)

fastened by a twin setting Omega signed folding clasp

Dupont were known also to employ the basket weave finish

rainbow oxidation

‘RW’ is RoWi

Vintage 1950s 9ct Gold Omega Automatic Ladies The Sterling Silver monocoque caseMore a piece of history than a wristwatch, this solid 9ct gold Omega Automatic was purchased by a Dr Hemel from Bell Brothers Silversmiths and Watchmakers in Doncaster on the 4th December 1957 Not an inexpensive purchase at 67 pounds and 10 shillings, I like to think this was an early Christmas present from Dr Hemel to himself The eggshell white sector dial remains in wonderful condition for its age and features a mix of gold applied Dauphine indices