AUTHENTIC VINTAGE SEIKO DIVER BLACK DIAL GENTS WRISTWATCH (SOLD)

BRAND/JENAMA : SEIKO

MODEL : DIVER 'S NON SUWA 150M

MOVEMENT/ENJIN :7002-7001 F1

ORIGIN/BUATAN : JAPAN
NO. SIRI/SERIAL NO. : -

CIRCA/TAHUN : 1970'S

CASING/KEMASAN : SOLID STAINLESS STEEL

MOVEMENT/PERGERAKAN : AUTOMATIC
DIAL: HITAM/BLACK
BEZEL: BLACK MARINER

MARKINGS/TANDA JENAMA : DIAL,BACK CASING, RUBBER BANDS

BAND/TALI : ORIGINAL SEIKO RUBBER BAND/ TALI GETAH SEIKO

LENS/CERMIN : KACA/MINERAL GLASS

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN : 42MM X 44MM LUG TO LUG

CONDITION/KONDISI : NEARLY MINT/SANGAT SEMPURNA
SOLD TO TUAN SYAFIQ FROM DAMANSARA ARA

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE SEIKO DIVER ORANGE DIAL GENTS WRISTWATCH (SOLD)

BRAND/JENAMA : SEIKO

MODEL : DIVER 150M

MOVEMENT/ENJIN :7002-7001 A1

ORIGIN/BUATAN : JAPAN
NO. SIRI/SERIAL NO. : 520315

CIRCA/TAHUN : 1970'S

CASING/KEMASAN : SOLID STAINLESS STEEL

MOVEMENT/PERGERAKAN : AUTOMATIC
DIAL: ORANGE/OREN
BEZEL: BLACK MARINER

MARKINGS/TANDA JENAMA : DIAL,BACK CASING, RUBBER BANDS

BAND/TALI : ORIGINAL SEIKO RUBBER BAND/ TALI GETAH SEIKO

LENS/CERMIN : KACA/MINERAL GLASS

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN : 42MM X 44MM LUG TO LUG

CONDITION/KONDISI : NEARLY MINT/SANGAT SEMPURNA
SOLD TO TUAN NORDIN MUHAMMAD FROM TERENGGANU

RAREST OF ALL GRUEN - PRECISION GUILDITE AUTOWIND BUMPER MILITARY GENTS WRISTWATCH

BRAND/JENAMA: VINTAGE GRUEN PRECISION GUILDITE BUMPER AUTOWIND MILITARY GENTS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1950's

MODEL: MILITARY

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS GRUEN PRECISION 17 JEWELS BUMPER AUTOMATIC WINDING MOVEMENT

DIAL COLOR: SILVER TONE/WARNA KEPERAKAN

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: i. SUB-SECOND AT 6:00/JARUM SAAT DI DIAL KECIL DI 6:00

HANDS/JARUM: BLUE METAL/ LOGAM BIRU

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: BLACK ARABIC /HITAM ARABIC

CASING : GSOLID STAINLESS STEEL / KELULI SEPENUHNYA

LUGS: 12mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 37mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 41mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: GRUEN

CROWN: GOLD PLATED/ SADUR EMAS

STRAP/TALI: NEW GENUINE BROWN LEATHER/ KULIT ASLI WARNA COKLAT BARU

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

WORKING CONDITION, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL & RAREST AND HARD TO FIND. SEARCH IN THE NET AND NO OTHER SIMILAR TO THIS WATCH. WONDER HOW MANY LEFT TROUGH OUT THE CONTINENT FOR A GOOD WORKING CONDITION OF THIS RAREST GRUEN MODEL

PRICE/HARGA: RM1,700 (NEGOTIABLE/BOLEH DIRUNDING)

BRIEF HISTORY OF GRUEN WATCHES

The first Gruen watches are of very high quality and are beautifully made. Both 18 and 16 size versions were manufactured, each in both open face and hunter styles, and in 18- and 21-jewel versions. The earliest D. Gruen & Son serial numbers started around 62000. The Gruens dealt directly with individual jewelry stores; there were no wholesalers or jobbers involved in the distribution of their watches.

In 1898 George Gruen joined the firm as treasurer and financial officer. The company incorporated and its name changed to D. Gruen, Sons & Company.

In 1903 Gruen introduces its "VeriThin" line of watches.

In 1908 Gruen introduced both men's and women's wristwatches. These proved popular only with women. Gruen was one of a very few companies to take wristwatches seriously this early, seeing their potential in spite of disappointing early sales to male customers.

Gruen made both wrist and pocket watches for the military during World War I. Most had silver cases, which would tarnish but would not corrode under adverse conditions. To satisfy U.S. military regulations, these watches all have luminous dial markings and hands.

1911 Dietrich Gruen dies suddenly. Fred Gruen takes control of the company.

In 1913 the company purchased Nanny Goat Hill, a pasture just outside of Cincinnati, and renamed it Time Hill. Work began on a new building designed by architect Guy C. Burroughs at a construction cost estimated at $50,000 USD. The company moved to the new location in 1917.

1921: Gruen introduces The Cartouche wrist watch calling it "The logical wrist watch shape".

1922: Gruen introduces "The Pentagon" pocket watch. "the Croix de Guerre of American achievement"

Up until 1922 there had actually been three Gruen companies: D. Gruen, Sons & Company; The Gruen National Watch Case Company of Cincinnati; and The Gruen Watch Manufacturing Company of Biel, Switzerland. In 1922 all three businesses were merged to form the Gruen Watch Company, with Fred as President.

In 1924, Gruen released a special pocket watch in an edition of 600 to commemorate their 50th anniversary. The watch cost $500 at the time.

In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. These were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements.

In 1928 Gruen releases The Techni-Quadron. The famous Techni-Quadron "doctor's watches" are so-called because the large seconds dial was handy for timing a patient's pulse.

In 1935 Fred Gruen, now 63 years old, became Chairman of the Board and Benjamin S. Katz was brought in as President of the Gruen Watch Company. In 1935, Gruen was about $1.8 million USD (roughly $36 million USD today) in debt; nervous stockholders and investors were behind the change. Fred would retire in 1940, but continued to sit on the board for the rest of his life.

In 1935 Gruen introduces the most famous Gruen wristwatch- "The Curvex". These watches are one of the greatest examples of 1930s streamlined design.

1937: Gruen introduces "The Ristside" or "driver's" watches.

In 1938, continuing the success of their VeriThin pocket watches, Gruen also launched a series of Veri-Thin wristwatches. Contemporary Curvex and Veri-Thin movements often are closely related, and can share many parts. By the 1940s, most Gruen wristwatches were either Veri-Thin or Curvex models.

Although Gruen did not manufacture watches for the U.S. military, they offered the public a collection of eight military-style watches, to be used as personal watches.

In 1949, the company introduced their first watches made entirely in the U.S., a line of 21-jewel men's models called the "Gruen 21". The movements are marked "Cincinnati" or "US" instead of the usual "Switzerland."

Fred Gruen retired in 1940 and died in 1945, and his brother George died in 1952. In 1953 the Gruen family sold their interest in the company. The same year, Gruen president Benjamin Katz was forced into retirement after a scandal, and in 1954 the company bought out his shares for $2 million USD.

In 1953, the Gruen Watch Company had its highest sales in its entire history.

The Myth about Gruen, Rolex and Aegler - The True History

One of the most deeply-held myths about Gruen is that Gruen and Rolex at one time manufactured movements for each other's watches. Both firms did use some of the same movements—the best known examples are the Gruen Techi-Quadron and its twin, the Rolex Prince. In reality, these movements were manufactured by a third company, Aegler, who was a very close neighbor to the Gruen Precision Factory.

Above: The Aegler factory in Biel. Aegler made movements for Rolex (which had no manufacturing capability at the time), and this building is the main Rolex factory today. Aegler was partly owned by Gruen.

Gruen and Rolex were Aegler's biggest customers, and were both large shareholders as well—the full company name at one time was, Aegler, Societe Anonyme, Fabrique des Montres Rolex & Gruen Guild A. Gruen and Rolex both occasionally showed pictures of the huge Aegler factory in their advertising, making the implication that this was a Gruen- or Rolex-owned facility, although ownership at the time was divided among Gruen, Rolex and Aegler itself. Gruen sold their Aegler shares in the 1930s, after they moved all production to the Precision Factory. After this time, Aegler became increasingly tied to Rolex through the sale of stock. Today, the main Rolex building in Biel is the old Aegler factory, and though it is now owned by Rolex, it is still run by the Aegler family.

This article taken from Complete Price Guide to Watches, American Wriswatches, Rolex Wristwatches: Best of Time and Gruen Master Book

NEW AUTHENTIC ZODIAC SEA DRAGON DIVER GENTS WRISTWATCH

CLEAN SHINNING BLUE DIAL

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NO SCRATCHES

ETA 7 JEWEL SWISS ZODIAC QUARTZ MOVEMENT

LUMINOUS HANDS

LUMINOUS BATON MARKER

STAINLESS STEEL CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 43mm INCLUDING THE CROWN AND 42mm LUG TO LUG

ZODIAC ORIGINAL CROWN

GENUINE ORIGINAL ZODIAC BROWN LEATHER FITS 8.5" WRIST

CONDITION : NEW

PRICE: RM1,000 (NEGOTIABLE)

CLEAN PINK DIAL

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NO SCRATCHES

ETA 7 JEWEL SWISS ZODIAC QUARTZ MOVEMENT

LUMINOUS HANDS

LUMINOUS BATON MARKER

STAINLESS STEEL CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 43mm INCLUDING THE CROWN AND 42mm LUG TO LUG

ZODIAC ORIGINAL CROWN

GENUINE ORIGINAL ZODIAC BROWN LEATHER FITS 8.5" WRIST

PRE-OWNED (USED)

PRICE : RM600.00

WHITE CREAM DIAL

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NO SCRATCHES

ETA 7 JEWEL SWISS ZODIAC QUARTZ MOVEMENT

LUMINOUS HANDS

LUMINOUS BATON MARKER

STAINLESS STEEL CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 43mm INCLUDING THE CROWN AND 42mm LUG TO LUG

ZODIAC ORIGINAL CROWN

GENUINE ORIGINAL ZODIAC BROWN LEATHER FITS 8.5" WRIST

CONDITION : NEW

PRICE : RM1000.00 (NEGOTIABLE)

History of Zodiac Wathes

Bowman said that Ariste Calame (1839-1917) first set up a workshop in 1864 in Cret-Vaillant The watch company was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame. The original name of the company was Ariste Calame. It was a small workshop. A 1990 as said the began to specialize in sports watches. The name "Zodiac" was used early but was not registered until 1908. The founder’s son, Louis Ariste Calame, was sent to watchmaking school and then began to participate in the business in 1895. Under his direction the business Calame, took over the business that year. Members of the family given Bourdin are shown below.

Bowman said that the company gave up being a subcontractor for FAVREPERRET and became an exporter. In 1908-1911 it made its own calibers and employed about 50.

The company was listed in 1920 as Ariste Calame fils (the first Ariste Calame had died in 1917.) See ad below . In 1923 it was listed as Ariste Calame: Montres Zodiac, with wrist watches for men and pocket watches, plus an ad.

ZODIAC was imported in 1924 by the Eisenstadt Mfg. CO., St. Louis, MO.

Rene Calame, grandson of the founder joined the company and made commercial and technical changes. His father, the younger Ariste Calame, became one of the founder Presidents of the Federation Horlogere.

Bowman said the Zodiac-Sport was introduced; it was a 10 ½ ligne hermetic watch, not a table clock, in a leather-covered case, that could be opened and closed with one hand.

The company was listed in 1933-1935 in Le Locle and Geneva. The listings were accompanied by pictures of wrist watches labeled "unbreakable."

The Grace model was listed in 1940 and 1966.

The company exhibited at Basle in 1949 with the Datagraphic, a 12-ligne calendar with the moon phases, and the Autographic self-wind with visible power reserve indicator. A 1949 ad from the Zodiac Watch Agency, New York, for the Autographic called it a "new self-winding watch with a power reserve gauge." Fischer discussed this watch that year and so did SHJ in January, 1950. (See Up Down) The company exhibited again at Basle in 1950. An ad in 1950 was again for the self-winding. Autographic with up-and-down indicator.

During the last year of his life the son, Ariste Calame, organized and set up a new factory building in Le Locle which was opened in 1951.

The company was listed in 1951. Zodiac was listed by Quick Fit in 1952 as an American import using movements by ETA, A. SCHILD, LIENGME, and FONT.

A 1953 ad was for the Autographic, "famous for Reserve Power Gauge, amazing rotor action, automatic."

A 1955 ad from the ZODIAC WATCH AGENCY, New York ( a division of Edward Trauner Inc.) said " The world’s most modern watch," referring to the ZODIAC Autographic, which sold for 71.50 in a stainless case, 89.50 in a gold-filled case. It was a self-wind with a power reserve power gauge, 17 jewels, water and shock resistant, anti-magnetic, unbreakable crystal, radium dial, with a sweep seconds. It was the official watch of the Swiss Federal Railways.

The second Ariste Calame died in 1955, aged 80. He was then president of the Board of Director of the company (JSH). (See A Death in the Family.)

ZODIAC was imported to the UK in 1959 by E.A. Combs, London, and again in 1963 by E.A. Combos Clocks Ltd.

A 1966 ad in the Los Angeles Times was for the Barrister wrist, Cal. 1305, in 14K gold, for $200.

The company was listed in 1966 as ZODIAC SA.

The company exhibited at Basle in 1972 with a wrist watch with a dial of the same gold texture as the bracelet.

There was a two-page ad in Modern Jeweler, October 1972, for ZODIAC, illustrating the SST Astographic which had no hands; instead, two revolving satellites and a red moon indicated the time. SST meant "Split Second Timing. The watch was an automatic and calendar, shock and water-resist. The ad said "Americans best selling underwater watch…..Astographic introduced one year ago….no hands styling….talking display box." This watch was imported to the US in 1972 by Edward Trauner Inc. "largest importer of chronographs."

There was an ad in 1973 for the SST Astographic.

The company was listed in 1973 with a battery-operated watch and Tidy.

In 1974 AH&J illustrated ZODIAC’s new diving watch, the Super Sea Wolf, pressurized to 2500 feet, with a bezel for elapsed time read-outs. In 1974 the company also introduced an LCD and new models, slim wrist watches in yellow gold, the man’s a self wind.

The company was listed in 1975 with Rotomatic and six new calibers.

In 1979 MONTRES ZODIAC SA was listed as part of the GROUPE DIXIMECHANIQUE .

Fried said in 1984 that ZODIAC-CALAME CO. owned the Guardsman label making Time Recorders, and that movements for them were made by the RECTA WATCH CO.

In 1990 the address of the ZODIAC-CALAME COMPANY was care of PAUL BUHRE in Le Locle but the ZODIAC WATCH COMPANY was still in New York. In the 1990’s ZODIAC watches were being produced by ZODIAC SA in Neuchatel.

A watch was placed in the Arthur Collection at the NAWCC Museum marked "Ariste Calame."

Erhardt & Planes showed six Clebar wrist watches, all from ca 1957: five chronographs with radium silvered dials, subsidiary seconds, 17 jewels, in round stainless steel cases, one with 30 minute and 12 hour recorded, two waterproof, two with outer tachometer ring, one a calendar with day and month windows and outer date ring, one a moonphase calendar with day and month windows with outer date ring; and an alarm waterproof with radium silvered dial, alarm hand, center seconds, 17 jewels, in a round case, steel or 10K gold-filled.

SOLD LUXURY AUTHENTIC XEMEX AVENEU 2300 CHRONOGRAPH RUEDI KULLIG DESIGN GENTS WRISTWATCH

AUTHENTIC USED IN BOX XEMEX AVENUE 2302 CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCHBLACK DIAL WITH LUMINOUS WHITE MARKER AND HANDS, CRYSTAL IS CLEAN, SIGNED " XEMEX" WITH DATE WINDOW AT 3 O'CLOCK, (SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED)

THIS IS A HIGHLY QUALITY TIMEPIECE!!! ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY 7 JEWELS SWISS ETA QUARTZ MOVEMENT (VERY CLEAN, PLEASE SEE THE PHOTO!!!) SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL IS CLEAN AND FLAWLESS

BLACK DIAL WITH LUMINOUS WHITE MARKER AND HANDS, CRYSTAL IS CLEAN, SIGNED " XEMEX" WITH DATE WINDOW AT 3 O'CLOCK, (SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED)

ROUND BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL CASE, MEASURES 41MM IN WIDTH (INCLUDING CROWN) AND 43MM LUG TO LUG IN LENGTH AND 10MM THICK. TRIPLE XEMEX LOGO SIGNED, Ruedi Kulling SIGNED ON THE BACK CASE. ORIGINAL CROWN. ONE VERY SERIOUS COLLECTION WATCH.

ORIGINAL NEW XEMEX BLACK LEATHER BAND WITH ORIGINAL XEMEX BUCKLE, FITS 8.5" WRIST, MEASURE 18MM AT THE LUGS IN WIDTHS

RUNS STRONG AND KEEPING ACCURATE TIME. THIS WATCH RETAILS FOR RM6,500.00 (USD1,895.00)

SOLD TO MR RAHIM FROM DENGKEL, SELANGOR

BRIEF HISTORY OF XEMEX WATCHES

In the past ten years the timepieces of Xemex Swiss Watches have evolved from well-guarded secrets known only to a handful of design aficionados to cherished collector's items. With their distinctive design, Xemex watches today hold their own in the marketplace. Some have even become models for others in the watchmaking industry. Ruedi Kulling and Hanspeter Hanschick, who developed the brand from scratch in just five years' time, this brief but impressive track record is very motivating. "With Xemex we were able to realize our dream of developing our own watch brand according to our own perceptions. The fact that the response has been so overwhelming and that we gained momentum so fast is very rewarding," notes Ruedi Kulling with satisfaction.

Since Ruedi Kulling designs all watch models himself, the Xemex watches expressly reflect his philosophy: simplicity, unity and clarity. Already he has set new standards in the watch industry. Today, his square Avenue Collection is considered a classic. Editors of 'Form' have showcased Xemex in a recent publication as part of the publisher's series on modern classics.

Expertise, know-how and experience in marketing, distribution and sales are the prerogatives of watchmaking professional Hanspeter Hanschick. Together, the two Xemex founders complement one another and make a strong team, as evidenced by the undeniable success of the young watch brand.

XEMEX – a Swiss Success Story.

Since 1996, the timepieces of Xemex Swiss Watches have evolved from well-guarded secrets known only to a handful of design aficionados to cherished collector’s items. In 2000 and 2001, Xemex won first place in a competition for the design innovation of the year in Germany and the US.

In 2006, Xemex was elected 3rd place in the competition for the watch of the year 2006 “Die Goldene Unruh”, which was initiated by the magazines FOCUS and UHRENMAGAZIN. With their distinctive design, developed from scratch, Xemex watches today hold their own in the marketplace. Some have even become models for others in the watchmaking industry. Ageless signs of the times have lasting value. Any object which is the daily focus of frequent attention must be just right. For the wearer and for the function, although form is subordinate to function. Stripping down to the essentials makes for readability, by day or night. The architecture of time is straightforward and unembellished. However, it is expressive formal language which gives it its unique character. Clean typography and the chiseled, precisely constructed case reflect the accuracy of the movement. Dial, hands and flexible lugs emphasize the interplay of the elements. This instrument shows the time in a self-contained unit. Choosing the right watch is a careful process, as what you wear on your wrist is an expression of your own identity. Choosing a Xemex means valuing honesty and practicality, expressing your personality and making an impact.XEMEX are designed by internationally acclaimed graphic designer Ruedi Kulling, creator of many award winning designs and advertising campaigns. He had already designed watches for Mondaine, including the “Paper Clip” and “Swiss Railway” pieces, before deciding to design his own distinctive watch brand.

Having first been sighted at Basel in 1995, Xemex soon gained international acclaim due to Bauhaus influenced design. In 1996 the OFFROAD model was voted one of the top eight watch designs of the year by Montres Passion. Offroad and AVENUE watches went on to win Watch of the Year in 2000 and 2001. The sporty XE-5000 range evolved, with designs reminiscent of sports cars’ instruments, with recessed crowns and very clean minimalist lines to the case and dials. The PICCADILLY line was soon added to complete the range. xemex watches have hinged lugs on the watch case, this means the watch will slightly hinge to allow a fantastic fit to any wrist.

The XE-5000 chronograph was recently featured in UK Stuff Magazine. Please view www.xemex-swiss.com for more information on the brand.

Well known owners of Xemex watches include:

Elton John · Sting · Luciano Pavarotti · Tony Bennett , Alice Cooper · Bonnie Raitt · Tim Rice · Natalie Cole, Phil Collins · Gloria Estefan · Melissa Etheridge , Sheryl Crow · Jewel · Moby · Lulu · Diana Krall, LeAnn Rimes · Backstreet Boys · Dwight Yoakum Deborah Harry · Martina Navratilova · Andre Agassi, Billy Jean King · Jenny Thompson · Robin Roberts · Pete Sampras · Sharon Stone · Chris Carter · Jay Leno, Phil Buckman · Donny Osmond · Marie Osmond , Eric Christian Olsen · Jonathon Jackson · Jenny McCarthy · Richard Jackson · Eric MacCormack, Fran Drescher · Omar Epps · Natasha Henstridge, Jason Biggs · Bill Campbell · Niki Lauda , Princess Christina of Spain and Tim Allen.

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BENRUS DOUBLE CALENDAR DATE POINTER GENTS WRISTWATCH

BENRUS DOUBLE DATE POINTER ~17 JEWELS MANUAL MOVT~GOLD PLATED CASE~ RM450.OO NEGOTIABLE

BENRUS DOUBLE DATE POINTER ~17 JEWELS MANUAL MOVT~10K GOLD FILLED CASE~ SOLD TO ALHAKIM FROM KAJANG

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE OMEGA DYNAMIC GENEVE GENTS WRISTWATCH (SOLD)

OMEGA DYNAMIC
Its elliptical shape results from an advanced study of the anatomy of the wrist and specifically the oval zone on which the wristwatch rests. Self-winding movement. Monocoque case, hermetically sealed crystal assuring water-resistance to 30 m. Dial in harmony with the decidedly functional look of the watch for easy legibility of the hour, the minute and the second thanks to concentric time "zones" and contrasting coloured hands. A new look to the bracelet too: a single piece screw-in into a circular groove under the case by a steel ring; cut in Corfam, a porous synthetic material pierced with 30 aerating holes; widened near the case to fit firmly and comfortably on the wrist. Crown integrated to the case in order not to break the aerodynamic line which inspired this famous model's name.

BRAND/JENAMA: AUTHENTIC OMEGA DYNAMIC GENEVE GENTS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1969

MODEL: DYNAMIC GENEVE

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: OMEGA 24 JEWELS AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT CAL 551 - RARE

DIAL COLOR: TWO TONE GREY& DARK/KELABU GELAP - FADED COLOR BUT STILL DISERABLE

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: DAYDATE AT 3:00

HANDS/JARUM: LUMINOUS WHITE/ PUTIH LUMINASI & RED CENTRE SWIPE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: SILVER BATON/BATON KEPERAKAN

CASING : ALL STAINLESS STEEL/KELULI SEPENUHNYA

HINGING LUGS: 18mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 38mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 44mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: -

CROWN: SS/ KELULI

STRAP/TALI: GENUINE BLACK LEATHER STRAP WITH OMEGA BUCKLE FITS 8.5" WRIST

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL & VERY RARE AND VERY HARD TO FIND

PRICE/HARGA: RM600.00 (NEGOTIABLE/BOLEH RUNDING) TERMURAH DI PASARAN - CHEAPEST IN TOWN - SOLD TO TUAN MAJER TARLOCHAN S FROM IPOH

History of Omega Watch Co

The History of a Successful Company Omega was founded by Louis Brandt at La Chaux – de – Fonds, Switzerland in 1848 as a assembly workshop. In 1879, after his death, his two sons Louis Paul and César started the in-house manufacturing so they started having total production control. One year later, Omega moved into a small factory that became a huge one when 12 months later they bought the entire building. In 1903, they both died leaving the company in 24 years old, Paul Emile Brandt’s hands. Because of the crisis that the Second World War left, he had to work really hard in order to face the economic difficulties. He merged Omega with Tissot calling the new company SSIH. The SSIH group continued to grow and multiply under his leadership and, by the seventies, it had become Switzerland’s number one producer of finished watches and number three in the world.

In 1985, the holding company was taken over by a group of private investors under Nicolas Hayek leadership. It was immediately renamed SMH (Société suisse de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie). SMH had a rapid growth and success becoming today's top watch producer in the world. Named Swatch Group in 1998, it now includes Blancpain and Breguet.