Omega Silver .925 - Ref 6860 - Cal. 625 – 1972

The reference D6860 with engraving “Italy Omega D6860” inside the back case is a vintage watch that was made for the US market in the early 1970’s. The particularity of these watches were made in silver .925. Very rare and collectible.

Rare and unique Omega Italy Omega D6860 with light gray dial and silver batons to mark each hour. At 12 o’clock comes the Omega logo. The hands are in steel with “Baton” style. It is a “Swiss” model. The watch has a crown with the Omega logo. It is a silver .925 back case with engraved inside “Italy – Omega D6860” and outside “Sterling Silver - .925”. It is an Omega manual winding movement with caliber 625 with 17 jewels. It is numbered “35232795” and date the watch to 1972. The watch comes with a silver .925 bracelet and Omega clasp. It fits a 7.5 inches wrist.

History

The story of Omega started in 1848 with Louis Brandt when he opened a “Comptoir d’etablissement” a sales office for sub-contracted watch manufacture. In 1880, the brothers Louis Paul and Cesar Brandt set-up a modern watch production unit. In 1889, the company had a production of 100,000 units per year. The name of Omega only appeared in 1903. Omega has developed amazing movements such as the “Labrador” in 1885. In 1917, Omega provided watches to the British army and in 1918 to the American army. In 1957, the speedmaster professional was born and then selected by the NASA in 1965 as the official timekeeper. Today, Omega continues to demonstrate mechanical innovation and remain one of the most prominent brands in the world of watchmakers.

Technical details

Manual winding movement with caliber Omega 625, 17 jewels and 21,600 A/h. The power reserve is 42 hours. The movement was produced from 1972 to 1979.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 32.50mm


Length including lugs: 32.50mm