Omega Jumbo 2609-14, 1953

A fine example of the Omega Jumbo 2609-14 from circa 1953. This stunning reference 2609-14 sports a huge (for its time) 37.5mm steel case and beautifully aged minimal dial design.

During the 1940s and '50s Omega produced a number of "jumbo" watches with cases in excess of 37mm. At a time when the average dress watch was 30--34mm, these must-haves seemed ginormous. Today, these oversized vintage Omega's attract a loyal following of collectors and newcomers alike. Adored for their perfect combination of modern size and vintage charm, a jumbo Omega is a must-have for any serious vintage collector.

This particular example benefits from a fantastic overall condition with a clean case still showing its original lines and a dial that remains in excellent overall shape with only a few minor blemishes. Finally, the watch is powered by the reliable manual wind Calibre 266 movement and is fitted with a new leather strap and buckle featuring the Omega emblem.

Condition:

- Dial: Excellent overall condition. A small blemish next to the "a" in Omega and a small mark at the base of the dial;

- Case: Overall excellent vintage condition. Previously polished but retains its original lines;

- Movement: Serviced;

- Strap: New third party leather strap;

- Box and Papers: Our own.

Conclusion:

Prices of jumbo Omega watches continue to grow with no signs of slowing. To be honest we're not surprised! They ooze timeless charm in the same way an original E-Type does.

For their price point, no modern watch comes even close to matching a watch like this for its elegance and sophistication. With a number of our regular customers very keen on these, we'd don't suppose it will hang around long either...