CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND APPRAISAL
1 YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY
About
As calendar watches gained popularity in the 1940s, Omega released perhaps one of the most famous examples, the "Cosmic". An excerpt in the 1949 Prix-courant General wrote: "The Omega Cosmic gives a new impulse to progress in the watchmaking industry and perfects one of the most ingenious Swiss inventions: the calendar watch." Part of the innovation came from what was at the time a slim case (the flattest of its kind for a calendar watch) and purity in design, with the correctors "hidden" inside the case allowing for smooth lines. The long lugs added to the elegant feel and suggest a larger size than its 34mm diameter would imply.
Today's reference 2471 is a great example of why the Cosmic has captivated enthusiasts for over 75 years. With a clean and symmetrical design, the watch manages to relay a lot of information while still retaining a classic, elegant look. The dial features stylized hour numerals at 12-2-4-8-10, day and month windows, an oversized sub-seconds register with moonphase, and an outer track with large date numerals, and yet never feels busy or overcrowded.
With a wide array of dial variations, collecting Cosmic moonphase models has become something of its own niche in the vintage Omega market. We think collectors and newcomers alike will find the example we have today a fantastic addition to any collection.
Details
Reference:2471/1Movement:Manual Wind, Omega Calibre 381, 17 jewels Movement has been thoroughly inspected and tested, and keeps accurate time. Triple calendar and moonphase function correctly. One year mechanical warranty included.Case:34mm (not including crown) stainless steel case and backStrap:Molequin suede in marine, quick release spring bars (MSRP: €99.00)Overall Condition:Case in very good condition, minor scratches and nicks consistent with age. New correct, genuine crown. New acrylic crystal. Previously refinished dial is clean, some age spots (visible under magnification). Dial was marked "T Swiss Made T" when refinished, although Omega did not switch from radium to tritium until 1960. Nicely aged tritium hands appear to be later service replacements, probably replaced at the same time dial was refinished. English language day and month.
