OMEGA Gold enamel dial - Reference 2624. - Lot 30

OMEGA Gold enamel dial - Reference 2624. Bracelet watch in 18K gold 750 thousandths, hand-wound. Round case in 18K gold 750 thousandths (hallmark 18K 0.750), smooth bezel, fluted crown, clipped back. Gold dial, applied gilded hour markers, painted black baton minute track, gilded dauphine hands, gilded central baton seconds, central medallion-form decoration in polychrome cloisonné enamel depicting a coat of arms, applied logo. Movement: hand-wound mechanical. Caliber 283 17 jewels - Numbered 12180323 (circa 1950). Case, dial and movement signed. Case dimensions: 36 mm. Gross weight: 37 g. Black leather strap with gold Omega buckle. With Omega pen case. Cloisonné enamel took off in medieval Europe with great popularity in the Byzantine Empire, an art that marvels at its finesse, vivid colors and, above all, its complexity. In the case of our timepiece, a gold dial is used as a support, and different layers of enamel (a vitrifiable material) are applied and partitioned off with gold partitions. Once the creation is complete, the result is a sublime decoration that adds an artistic touch to the dial. These creations are extremely rare at Omega, as they are anecdotal in the brand's production. This period began around 1946 and ended in 1956, when these watches were given almost unique dials, enhancing their desirability.