Vintage Omega Tank-Style Mechanical 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch Head
Watch · Yellow Gold
Purity: 18K or 14K Gold typically associated with vintage Omega Swiss watches (75% or 58.5% purity)
Type
Watch
Purity
18K or 14K Gold typically associated with vintage Omega Swiss watches (75% or 58.5% purity)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold
Weight
5 to 8 grams (watch head only, excluding movement)
Description
An elegant vintage Omega ladies' cocktail watch head featuring a rectangular 'Tank' silhouette. The dial shows a beautiful aged patina with 'Fab. Suisse' at the bottom, indicating French-market distribution hallmarks common in mid-century Swiss horology. The case is crafted in solid yellow gold with a refined, minimalist aesthetic.
Key Features
Rectangular case, hooded lugs, original Omega crown, leaf-style hands, and 'Fab. Suisse' export signature.
Color & Finish
Classic warm yellow gold with logic patina; high-polish case edges and matte ivory/silvered dial with spotting
Hallmarks & Stamps
Omega logo on dial; 'FAB. SUISSE' (Swiss Made) mark; likely hallmarks and 0.750 or 0.585 inside the case back
Dimensions Estimate
Approximately 15mm width (excluding crown) x 22mm length; petite ladies cocktail size
Gemstones & Inlays
None; features raised Arabic numeral hour markers and dot indices in copper-toned gold
Clasp & Closure
N/A (Watch head only; requires fixed or spring-bar strap/bracelet attachment)
Chain & Links
N/A; rectangular 'tank' watch case with integrated hooded lugs
Craftsmanship Details
Hand-finished case with a high-grade mechanical movement; precision-stamped Dial with applied gold indices.
Authentication Indicators
Alignment of the Omega logo, correct 'Fab. Suisse' typography, period-accurate leaf hands, and characteristic wear on solid gold.
Origin & Maker
Switzerland; Omega Watch Co.
Era & Period
Art Deco to Mid-Century Transition (1930s-1940s)
Age Estimate
Circa 1935-1945
Cultural Significance
Represents the height of Swiss watchmaking elegance for women during the pre-and-post-WWII era when watches were treated as fine jewelry.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good; significant dial spotting (foxing), visible surface scratches on the gold case, and wear on the winding crown.
Value Estimate
$250 - $450 (Value primarily in the brand name, movement rarity, and gold melt weight plus a collector's premium)
Care & Maintenance
Do not submerge in water; clean gold case with a jewelry cloth; movement requires professional servicing by a watchmaker every 5 years.
Similar Items
Vintage Cartier Tank, Longines rectangular cocktail watches, or Patek Philippe Gondolo models.
Interesting Facts
The 'Fab. Suisse' marking was a legal requirement for watches imported into France during the mid-20th century to designate them as Swiss-made.