Omega - Caliber 471 - No reserve price - 2790 - 2 SC - Men - 1954

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic mid-century Omega automatic presents a compelling opportunity for collectors who appreciate well-preserved dial aesthetics. Highlighting this 1954 timepiece is a striking silver dial with a vertically brushed finish, beautifully complemented by applied gold-tone indices and an applied Omega logo. Housed in an elegantly proportioned case with faceted lugs, this watch runs on the Caliber 471 movement, offering a refined example of Omega's mid-twentieth-century design language. Brand: Omega Reference Number: 2790 - 2 SC Serial Number: 14513770 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 471, 19 Jewels Dial: Silver with vertically brushed finish and applied gold-tone markers Case Size: 32 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone and stainless steel Production Year: 1954 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +15+17s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The well-preserved silver dial features an attractive vertically brushed finish, creating a refined texture that catches the light beautifully. It is adorned with applied gold-tone indices and a matching applied gold-tone Omega logo. The dial surface remains notably clean, showing minimal signs of age or spotting. Sweeping above are gold-tone dauphine hands, which display visible oxidation and spotting, offering a patinated contrast to the pristine dial. Case and Crystal The gold-tone case features elegant faceted lugs and an integrated smooth gold-tone bezel. It shows honest wear, with light surface scratches throughout the case top and bezel. Notably, there is significant wear, pitting, and dirt accumulation visible on the rear case edges where the stainless steel caseback snaps on. The watch is fitted with a gold-tone crown featuring a distinctive scalloped edge design and the Omega logo, displaying some surface wear and minor dings. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, remaining clear with only minor surface scratches and dust. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Omega Caliber 471, an automatic movement featuring 19 jewels and the brand's signature copper-colored finish. The movement presents a generally clean appearance, with minor marks visible on some of the screw heads. It bears correct engravings, including the Omega Watch Co signature and the serial number 14513770, perfectly matching the production era. The timegrapher records a rate of +15+17s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring a faux crocodile pattern and white contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and pairs handsomely with the gold-tone case elements. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents beautifully on the wrist, highlighted by its exceptionally clean vertically brushed dial. The gold-tone case top and faceted lugs show light surface scratches, while the rear case edges exhibit significant wear, pitting, and dirt accumulation where the stainless steel caseback attaches. The gold-tone dauphine hands display visible oxidation and spotting. The domed acrylic crystal has minor surface scratches, and the signed scalloped crown shows minor dings. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 32 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This 1954 Omega offers classic mid-century charm with a beautifully textured silver dial. The combination of faceted lugs, applied gold-tone markers, and a reliable Caliber 471 movement makes it a highly appealing choice for collectors of early automatic timepieces. History During the 1950s, Omega solidified its reputation for producing robust, elegantly designed automatic timepieces. The introduction of the 470-series calibers marked a significant technical step for the brand, offering reliable full-rotor automatic winding in a compact and efficient format. Watches from this era are celebrated by collectors for their balanced proportions, sophisticated dial textures, and the enduring quality of Omega's mid-century mechanical engineering. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAX-0006