Omega Dress Watch, late 1940s

Dealer description — Analog/Shift

When you think of Omega, you probably picture the Speedmaster, Seamaster, or if you’re a bit more adventurous, the Railmaster. While these pieces played significant roles in forming the watch industry of today, many of Omega’s older, classic offerings provide an exceptional look into their era, speaking to the stories and history from years past. Take this Reference 2482, for example. Dating to the late 1940s, early 1950s, this piece is preserved in exceptional condition, serving as almost a witness to a bygone era. Considered a large watch at the time, the 37.5mm case is perfect in a modern context. This piece is fashioned from yellow gold and features matching applied markers alternating between respective 'dot' indices, and Arabic numerals. The watch has beautiful angular lugs executed in a style characteristic of the era and is accompanied by a matching yellow gold feuille handset, a oversized constant seconds subsidiary dial, a black-accented 'railroad' minute track and an applied Omega logo at 12 o’clock. This is the type of watch that you cannot wear without smiling. Simply looking at a piece like this, which has aged so evenly while maintaining its original character and form, puts a picture in your mind of the world back when this watch first was released. Powered by Omega’s caliber 332 bumper-style movement, this piece offers an opportunity to step outside the world of iconic Omega and into the world of classic vintage styling and timeless dress watch heritage. Consider this beautifully-maintained in near time-capsule quality!