1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold AGS Certificate Dial: Black with gilt printing

Dial: Black with gilt printing

short hairline on the back visible only at certain angles and one tiny mark on the bezel - a 9

a very distinctive example of one of their vintage watches made for the U

a 6 3/4 inches

it has been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold AGS Certificate Dial: Black with gilt printingToday's offering showcases this rare and important Omega "Marine", one of our favourite early Omega watches. The earliest wristwatch cases closely resembled those of pocket watch with their hinged lids to keep out dust. The designs however were not very effective at resisting water. As wristwatches replaced pocket watches, watch companies like Rolex, with its waterproof Oyster case, and leading watch companies like Omega realized the necessity of