Touted among the most popular watches for women, Omega Ladymatic collection has a remarkable history. Before Omega reinvented and revamped Ladymatic collection for 21st century women, its aesthetics were simpler and in complete contrast to today’s timepieces.
Let me take you on a journey, ornate with fascinating vintage watches from Omega Ladymatic collection. A treasure of yesteryears; from the 50s, 60s and 70s!
When Ladymatic was first brought to life in 1955, it was among the few self-winding watches for women. In 1950’s, presentation of Ladymatic watches was more masculine & sturdy. 50’s Dials were very similar to men’s watches. Soft flowy patterns typical of Ladymatic dials, were amiss.
[ NICOLE KIDMAN’S RARE VINTAGE OMEGA WATCH FROM CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, 2014]
1) VINTAGE OMEGA LADYMATIC CIRCA 1956
Take a look at Vintage Omega Ladymatic CK 2804, Calibre 455, Circa 1958. Brown leather strap holding together a sombre satin brushed silvered dial. Polished gold baguette hours. Slight bell shaped lugs and steel button case. Back engraved Ladymatic and MR, Marianne Ryser initials, retailer in Bienne at the time.
2) VINTAGE OMEGA LADYMATIC CIRCA 1958
Omega Geneve Ladymatic from 1958 is an automatic wrist watch that fit right-in the fashion trends of 50s era. It was in 50s and early 60s, when women began to wear power suits. Such a timepiece, on the wrist let them make a bold statement, at work place.
Vintage Omega Ladymatic CK 2978 has a steel case and leather straps. Dial has an off-white base with gold hour markers. Austere aesthetic to project a confident image.
3) OMEGA MEISTER LADIES JEWELLERY WATCH CIRCA 1959
A treasure to own. What a stunner this one is! 18-Carat yellow gold case bracelet set with 14 diamonds. Tiny mother of pearl dial surrounded with 22 diamonds on bezel. A truly elegant, ladies watch.
Interestingly, winder is placed on back of dial to maintain bracelet-jewellery look of watch. Vintage Omega Ladymatic, Calibre 440 dates back to year 1959. Dial bears the name Meister.
A plug clasp is used to complete Omega jewellery watch piece.
4) VINTAGE OMEGA LADYMATIC 1963
You may notice, more gold and precious gems were used in watches, at the turn of decade. This vintage Omega Ladymatic from 1963, flaunts a solid gold dial. Polished riveted cylindrical hour makers with faceted head.
2 Brilliant cut diamonds used in place of 12 and 6 o’ clock. 18 Carat gold 2 piece case. Self winding calibre 455. Co-axial Ladymatics were introduced several years later.
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5) VINTAGE OMEGA LADYMATIC CIRCA 1967
One of my favourite watch from Vintage Omega Ladymatic collection. A classic delight for any watch collector. Self winding calibre 681 powers the watch. Gold date window at 3 o’ clock. polished riveted gold baguette hours. Baton hands.
6) VINTAGE OMEGA LADYMATIC WATCH: LADIES JEWELLERY WITH SECRET
A sexier spin to ladies watch of early 1970s. A secret dial, plotted inside a bracelet! 14 carat pink gold dominates make of bracelet. Dotted on the strap are nine full size brilliant cut diamonds.
A flip rectangular dial case manufactured in America, hides behind gold cover. Calibre 730 powers dial. This jewellery vintage Omega is a creation of Norman Morris New York.
6 Vintage Omega Ladymatics is all I could fit in my jewellery box, to compose a first hand experience of a treasure worthy collection. Here’s a gallery of paper advertisements of Ladymatic watches from previous century.
*Images: Shilpa Dhamija
