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Omega Tank 'Stingray'
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Renowned for expertise in luxury watch retail, Watches of Switzerland embodies the highest standards of craftsmanship and service. With a history dating back to the 1700s, the company offers a curated selection of premier timepieces and commits to excellence in customer experience grounded in a legacy of trust and industry proficiency.
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OMEGA Omega Tank 'Stingray' - (Ref. 40960372 AS12211) Product Details
Overall Condition: Good overall condition with some wear from use over time showing on its stepped case. The dial has also earned its own warm patina.
The 1930s were a remarkable period for watch design. Freed from the constraints of traditional round pocket-watch conversions, manufacturers embraced bold geometric forms, streamlined architecture, and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. Omega was among the leaders of this movement, producing wristwatches that were every bit as sophisticated as the era's finest automobiles, skyscrapers, and ocean liners.
This exceptional Omega dress watch is a striking survivor from that golden age. Crafted in rarely seen 18K yellow gold, the watch is housed within a dramatic "Stingray" case, a style named for its sweeping flared sides that create a sense of movement and visual tension across the wrist. Measuring an impressive 39mm by 26mm, the case possesses extraordinary presence for its era, earning its reputation as a jumbo model while remaining elegant and perfectly proportioned.
The unrestored silvered dial is equally captivating. Nearly a century after its creation, it retains remarkable luster and clarity, showcasing a distinctive half-sector design that perfectly captures the precision and graphic sophistication of the Art Deco period. Bold black indices radiate outward from the central chapter ring, while the subsidiary seconds register at six o'clock adds balance and visual depth. The blued steel hands provide a subtle flash of color and reinforce the watch's refined character.
What makes watches like this so appealing is their ability to bridge the worlds of horology, architecture, and industrial design. Every surface, angle, and proportion has been carefully considered, resulting in a watch that feels as much like a miniature sculpture as a timekeeping instrument.
Today, vintage Omega collectors often focus on the brand's later sports models, but pieces such as this remind us of the manufacture's extraordinary design achievements during the interwar years. Rarely encountered in 18k gold, fitted with a beautifully preserved original dial, and housed in one of Omega's most distinctive case designs, this Stingray represents a wonderful expression of pre-war elegance and craftsmanship.
General
Condition
Pre-owned
Brand
OMEGA
Reference
40960372 AS12211
Year
1930s
Family
"Tank" Stingray
Product Code
40960372
Watch Display
Analog
Case
Case Size
36 x 22 mm
Case Material
Yellow Gold
Lug Width
20 mm
Dial
Dial Color
Silver
Movement
Type
Manual-winding
Bracelet
Bracelet Material
Leather
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