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Omega Ellipse Gold Integrated Rope Bracelet (Ref. D6331), 1972
- Maker / attribution
- Omega (maker)
- Date
- 1972
- Historical period
- Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Materials / technique
- gold
- Dimensions
- Case 32 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8499181912247
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8499181912247)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1972 Omega Ellipse Gold Integrated Rope Bracelet (Ref. D6331) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8499181912247), this is a wristwatch by Omega, made in Switzerland, dated 1972. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. Recorded dimensions: Case 32 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
History and Significance During the 1970s many Swiss brands experimented with softer case shapes that moved away from traditional round watches. Cushion, tonneau, and elliptical cases became common as designers explored new proportions that still worked as dress watches. Omega produced several elegant examples during this period, often pairing these shapes with integrated bracelets that gave the watch a more unified look on the wrist. Reference D6331 reflects that design language well. The softly rounded elliptical case flows directly into a woven integrated bracelet, creating a continuous silhouette that feels distinctly 1970s. The brushed champagne dial with Roman numerals keeps the design restrained, while the slim two hand layout emphasizes the watch’s role as a classic dress piece. Watches like this were typically produced with gold filled cases and matching bracelets, allowing Omega to offer precious metal styling while keeping the watches relatively thin and wearable. Today they remain an interesting example of Omega’s dress watch designs from the era. Writer's Thoughts The integrated bracelet is really what makes this watch stand out. The woven pattern gives it a lot of texture and makes the whole piece feel more like a piece of jewelry than a traditional strap. The elliptical case shape also sits nicely on the wrist. At 27 by 32mm it has the same kind of presence as many vintage dress watches while still feeling thin and comfortable. It’s a simple watch, but the bracelet and dial together give it a lot of character. Our Promise Every watch is carefully inspected, fully vetted, and described with full transparency. This Rolex is guaranteed authentic and comes backed by our commitment to honesty, quality, and trust. Specifications Brand: Omega Model: Ellipse (Ref. D6331) Year: 1972 Case Material: 14k gold filled Case Size: 27mm x 32mm Dial: Champagne dial with Roman numerals Movement: Manual wind Omega movement Strap/Bracelet: Integrated gold-filled Omega bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Omega signed clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Gold-filled case shows surface wear consistent with age, including light scratches and small marks visible along the sides and edges. Overall shape remains strong. Dial: Champagne dial remains clean with even brushing and clear Roman numerals with only light aging visible. Hands: Black hands remain clean and well preserved. Crystal: Acrylic crystal shows visible surface wear and scratches from age. Strap/Bracelet: Integrated Omega bracelet shows wear and some discoloration between links but remains fully intact and wearable.
Historical context
Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.
Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.
Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Modern Mechanical Horology
Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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