Maker: Omega

Model: Automatic reference LLU 6289

Case Diameter: 33mm

Lug Width: 17mm

Movement: Omega caliber 550 automatic movement

Complication: Hours, minutes, center-seconds, all working.

Year: 1966, based on movement serial number

A charming vintage Omega Automatic Ref. LLU 6289 dating to 1966, powered by the highly regarded Omega caliber 550 automatic movement.

This elegant mid-century Omega features a warm champagne-toned dial with applied gold-tone baton hour markers, classic dauphine-style hands, and a slender central seconds hand. The understated Omega logo and “Automatic” signature give the dial a clean, distinctly 1960s character, while the simple, well-proportioned case reflects the restrained elegance of Omega’s dress watches from this period.

The dial has developed a beautiful natural patina over the decades, with an overall warm, creamy appearance and fine spotting throughout. These signs of age give the watch considerable vintage character and are consistent with a dial that has remained largely untouched over the years. The case likewise shows honest signs of age and wear, while the domed crystal adds to its authentic mid-century appearance.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap, providing a classic and understated contrast to the warm tones of the dial and case. The strap is not represented as original to the watch.

Inside is the Omega caliber 550 automatic movement, a well-regarded 17-jewel movement from Omega’s celebrated 550 series. The movement is signed “Omega Watch Co. Swiss” and marked “Seventeen 17 Jewels,”.

The case is 10K gold filled and bears the reference LLU 6289. The caseback is stamped “Ross,” which indicates that it was made by Ross Watch Case Corporate, located in New York. The use of a separately identified case maker is consistent with the way some Swiss watches were cased for the U.S. market during this era.

The Omega-signed crown bears the familiar Omega logo. Based on its appearance, it is likely a replacement crown rather than the original crown fitted to the watch.

The caseback shows more pronounced wear than the rest of the watch, including numerous scratches, scuffs and surface abrasions across the exterior, with some areas of heavier marking and discoloration. These condition details are clearly visible in the photographs and have been left as found, preserving the watch’s honest vintage character.

A particularly appealing example for the Omega collector or enthusiast looking for an authentic 1960s automatic dress watch with plenty of period character. The combination of the 1966 production date, Omega caliber 550 movement, 10K gold-filled Ross case, naturally patinated dial, and classic black leather strap makes this an evocative example of Omega’s mid-century automatic watches.

The watch does not come with box and papers.

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