257 Omega A highly attractive and exceptional, chronograph pocket watch in silver, with enamel multi scale and colours dial, with Grand Prix Paris 1900 engraving.

Estimate: € 2.000 –⁠ 4.000

This Omega pocket chronograph represents a seminal moment in the maison’s early history, when the pursuit of scientific precision and horological artistry were one and the same. At the turn of the 20th century, Omega had already begun to distinguish itself through innovation and international acclaim, most notably winning the “Grand Prix” at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900. The engraving on the inner caseback of this watch “OMEGA GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900”—is not merely decorative, but a testament to that pivotal achievement, signaling Omega’s emergence as a global leader in chronometric excellence. Housed in a silver case, the present watch is a marvel of technical ingenuity and aesthetic refinement. The enamel dial, remarkably preserved, reveals a kaleidoscope of functionality: multi-colored concentric scales with a patented Breveté S.G.D.G. kilometric tachymeter allow direct velocity readings, eliminating the need for any calculation, a true feat for its time. Arabic numerals mark the hours, framed by a minute track calibrated to 1/5-second divisions. At 12 o’clock sits a 15-minute counter with vivid, color-coded sectors that correspond to the tachymetric scale—creating a system of unrivaled clarity and efficiency. In every aspect, this watch is a celebration of Omega’s foundational ambition: to lead through precision, innovation, and beauty.

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