Manufacturer: Omega X Tissot Year: Circa 1940 Movement No: 6837 Case No: 834'206 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal 33.3, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions: 38mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement siged
Catalogue Essay
The present chronograph features many elements that collectors have come to appreciate:
Large case: 38mm Strong original lugs Iconic caliber: cal 33.3 Double signed: Omega/Tissot
The financial crisis in 1929 had a heavy impact on the Swiss watch industry and to negate this effect the two Swiss powerhouses that were Omega and Tissot forged an alliance with Paul-Tissot Draguett (from the founding family of Tissot) becoming Omega’s CEO in 1930. This new entity named Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH) is what became the foundation of the future Swatch Group. Even though the two brands continued production under their own names a few pieces were co-signed making them somewhat of a novelty and highly coveted by collectors.
The present timepiece features the iconic Omega chronograph caliber 33.3 which was originally produced in 1933 by Lemania, with one pusher on top, and the other operated by pushing the crown. It was only later that the movement was modified to enable two separate pushers to start, stop and reset the chronograph function.
The large case supports lugs with a complex and original architecture that alongside the multiscale dial design give the watch a very contemporary and powerful presence.