Introduced during the early 1970s, the Cosmic 2000 featured a novel case system which used synthetic gaskets to achieve reliable water resistance without a conventional threaded caseback.
This gold-plated execution features an integrated aesthetic with wide, brushed hooded lugs and a tonneau profile characteristic of decade-specific tool design. The white dial displays applied baton indices alongside a dual day and date aperture driven by the automatic Calibre 1022 movement.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 7 / 10 | Good Condition, Heavy Wear Production: est. 1970's Contents: Watch Only Genre: Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 38mm Thickness: approx. 11mm Lug Width: Interated
Case: Gold-plated case, brushed case sides and lugs, heavy wear Bezel: Fixed bezel, mirrored finish, heavy wear Dial: White dial, applied indices with black inserts, day-date display, heavy wear Hands: Gold-tone baton hands with black insert, heavy wear
Crown: Gold-plated push/pull crown, heavy wear Crystal: Flat mineral crystal, heavy wear Bracelet: Gold-plated stainless steel bracelet, heavy wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid medallion caseback, snap-on, heavy wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Calibre 1022