{"product_id":"omega-ref-14714-61-sc-cal-285-circa-1961","title":"Omega | Ref. 14714-61-SC | Cal. 285 | Circa 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the early 1960s, this Omega Ref. 14714-61-SC is a beautifully understated example of traditional Swiss watchmaking, combining elegant proportions with the clean, restrained design that defined the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver-toned dial has developed a distinctive, naturally aged patina, with fine spotting and subtle tonal variation across its surface. Applied baton hour markers, an Omega emblem and elegant faceted hands create a beautifully balanced appearance, while a slender central seconds hand completes the classic three-hand layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 32mm stainless steel case retains the refined proportions associated with traditional dress watches of the period. Its polished bezel and gently tapered lugs give the watch an elegant profile, while the understated design allows the character of the dial to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside sits the Omega Calibre 285, a 17-jewel manually wound movement from Omega's celebrated 30mm movement family. The movement is correctly signed and carries serial number 16,919,288, consistent with production around the turn of the 1960s. The inside caseback confirms reference 14714-61-SC and its Swiss-made stainless steel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished on a dark brown leather strap, the combination of aged silver, polished steel and rich brown gives the watch a particularly timeless appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant example of early-1960s Omega design, with the mechanical simplicity, refined proportions and naturally developed character that make vintage watches so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14714-61-SC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omega Calibre 285\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Serial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16,919,288\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32mm excluding crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase with Crown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-toned with naturally developed patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHour Markers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Applied baton indices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faceted silver-tone hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, minutes and central seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark brown leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not guaranteed due to age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in attractive vintage condition. The silver-toned dial displays visible age-related spotting and patina, giving the watch its distinctive character. The stainless steel case shows surface marks and signs of wear consistent with its age, while retaining its elegant original profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully understated early-1960s Omega, combining a naturally aged silver dial, elegant stainless steel case and the celebrated Calibre 285 manual-wind movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64834219180409,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2781\/9385\/files\/IMG_8565.jpg?v=1791557426","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchhq.com\/products\/omega-ref-14714-61-sc-cal-285-circa-1961","provider":"Vintage Watch HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}