Omega Ladies Quartz 791.758.JE - RARE British Market Model - 9ct Gold - original Box

Specifications

Year: 1982
Box/Papers: Yes/No
Case Reference: 791.758 JE

Serial: 86886148
Case size: 19mm (20mm with crown) 
Movement: Omega Quartz Cal.1450
Crystal: Mineral
Strap Size: Fits up to 7.3 inches wrist size with 3 settings.

History

This extraordinary ladies' Omega watch, dating to 1982, is a rare British-market model crafted in 9ct solid gold. It represents a fascinating chapter in Omega's history. From the 1960s through to the 1980s, Omega commissioned renowned British goldsmiths and case makers to produce a number of 9ct gold watches exclusively for the UK market in order to comply with UK hallmarking regulations and import duties. These English-cased models are distinct from their Swiss-made counterparts and were produced in far smaller numbers than Omega's standard stainless steel and Swiss-made 18ct gold watches. Many have since been lost to their intrinsic gold value, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find.

The English-made 9ct solid gold case and integrated bracelet are fully UK hallmarked and bear the London Assay Office marks, including the International Convention Common Control Mark (CCM) for 9ct gold, together with the original British sponsor's mark and Omega stamps.

Condition

The striking brushed gold dial is both elegant and distinctive, featuring beautifully crafted gold baton hour markers with finely grooved centres that catch the light. Complementing the dial are polished gold dauphine hands, adding further depth and brilliance. This example remains in exceptional condition and excellent mechanical order, running strongly and keeping accurate time. It is accompanied by its original Omega presentation box.

Dial – In brilliant condition, showing only very light patina visible under a loupe.

Case – The original British-made 9ct solid gold case is in fantastic condition and shows only minimal signs of wear.

Crown – The original Omega-signed crown is working perfectly and remains in excellent condition.

Movement – The original Omega Cal. 1450 quartz movement is in fantastic condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, and works perfectly, keeping excellent time.

Case Back – The original British-made Omega 9ct solid gold case back remains in fantastic condition and shows only minimal signs of wear. All the hallmarks, assay marks, and Omega markings are present on both the inner and outer sides.

Bracelet – The watch comes fitted with its original British-made and hallmarked integrated Omega 9ct gold mesh bracelet, which is in exceptional condition, showing only minimal signs of wear.

Crystal – The crystal is in near-mint condition, with no visible signs of wear.

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

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Terms of sale

 Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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