57 Omega Very Desirable and Iconic “cioccolatone” Square-shape Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 3903, With Black Dial

Estimate: € 4,000 –⁠ 8,000

Sold € 5,460

Model: Cioccolatone
Reference: 3903
Case Material: Yellow gold
Bracelet Material: Leather strap
Year: 1950s
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 342
Case N°: 10953353
Movement N°: 12186753
Dimensions: 33 mm x 33 mm
Signed: Case, dial, movement

Mainly renown for tool watches and always at the forefront being one of the first brands to dare, the quality of Omega products has reached high peaks also in the realization of creative watches. That is the case of the present lot, an unusual specimen for Omega’s design standards but definitely remarkable for its quality and appreciated by watches passionate. Its yellow gold stepped, square two bodies case of 33 mm with a snap on back is very well preserved. One of the main peculiarity is the curved fancy lugs with clear edges and steps. The dial is also enchanting with its black lacquered color almost untouched with applied yellow-gold indexes, dauphine hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The caliber is a 342 copper colored produced in the 50s.