Omega Caliber 285 'Serviced' 14772 SC-61 (1961)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage Omega dress watch from 1961 offers a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial paired with its original signed leather strap and buckle. Powered by the highly regarded Caliber 285 manual wind movement, this timepiece delivers enduring elegance and honest vintage character in a versatile 34mm gold-plated case. Brand: Omega Model: Omega Manual Reference Number: 14772 SC-61 Serial Number: 18708992 Movement: Manual wind, Caliber 285, 17 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone indices Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: 1961 Condition: Good vintage condition. Movement serviced on 9 October 2026. Timegrapher: +4+8s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The well-preserved dial features a striking silver sunburst finish complemented by applied gold-tone indices. The surface remains remarkably clean with only minimal signs of aging. Time is indicated by classic dauphine style hands, which display visible oxidation and spotting across their surfaces, adding appropriate aged character to the display. Case and Crystal The 34mm gold-plated case presents honest vintage wear, featuring an integrated smooth bezel and elegant lugs. Light wear is visible on the lug edges, alongside surface scratches on the exterior of the caseback and the bezel. The watch is fitted with a knurled crown signed with the Omega logo. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, showing light surface scratches that are visible under reflection. Movement Inside is the Omega Caliber 285 manual wind movement, displaying the brand's signature clean copper-colored plating. The mechanism features 17 jewels and bears clear engravings reading OMEGA WATCH Co, SWISS, and the matching serial number 18708992. The movement shows no visible corrosion or significant marks. Recording +4+8s/day on the timegrapher, it is exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The movement was serviced on 9 October 2026. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed black leather strap, complete with the signed Omega lining. It secures to the wrist via a signed gold-tone Omega buckle. The strap is worn but intact, exhibiting moderate wear and creasing from previous use. Condition Good vintage condition. The movement was serviced on 9 October 2026 and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. The gold-plated case shows honest wear, including surface scratches on the caseback and bezel, as well as light wear on the lug edges. The silver sunburst dial is exceptionally well preserved, while the dauphine hands exhibit visible oxidation and spotting. The domed acrylic crystal bears light surface scratches. The original signed leather strap remains intact but displays moderate wear and creasing. Dimensions The case size is 34 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This classic Omega offers a highly attractive silver sunburst dial and retains its original signed strap and buckle. The combination of a respected Caliber 285 manual wind movement and honest character makes it an excellent choice for any collector of vintage dress watches. History The Omega Caliber 285 is a 17-jewel center-seconds movement that belongs to the brand's famous 30mm family, tracing its lineage directly back to the celebrated 30T2 from 1939. Operating at a frequency of 18,000 beats per hour, the manual-wind Caliber 285 was designed as the standard smooth-balance version of the 30mm family, built specifically for everyday reliability. Watches from this era represent a period when Omega was refining its classic dress models, resulting in enduring designs that continue to appeal to collectors today. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OXX-0023