Vintage 70s Omax Swiss Automatic 17J Day-Date Crystal Markers Cushion 37mm Watch

About this watch

A bold 1970s Omax automatic. The silver dial is signed "Omax", "Automatic" and "17 Jewels", and is set with sparkling faceted crystal hour markers, which give these models their "Crystal" nickname. A day-date window sits at 6 o'clock, framed by a black inner bezel ring.

The 37mm all-stainless-steel cushion case has a screw-down caseback marked "Omax Automatic Shockproof Waterproof All Stainless Steel" with reference 3559 K, and is paired with a steel bracelet.

Brand heritage

Omax was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1946 and in its early decades specialised in Swiss automatic and mechanical watches for the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent; by the 1960s it was one of the biggest Swiss watch exporters to India. From the 1980s the brand moved its focus to quartz watches and later relocated its headquarters to Dubai.

Why this one is special

• Crystal-set hour markers that catch the light
• Day-date at 6 o'clock for a symmetrical dial
• Swiss 17-jewel automatic movement
• Chunky 1970s cushion case, all stainless steel

Specifications

• Brand: Omax, Swiss made
• Reference: 3559 K
• Era: 1970s
• Case size: 37 mm, stainless steel cushion case, approx. 9 mm thick
• Caseback: screw-down
• Movement: Swiss automatic, 17 jewels, shockproof
• Functions: hours, minutes, centre seconds, day, date
• Dial: silver with crystal-set markers
• Bracelet: stainless steel, 18 mm

Condition

Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case and bracelet show honest signs of wear and patina consistent with age. The dial shows some age spotting and the black inner bezel ring has light wear. The day-date feature operates as it should. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its steel bracelet. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.