This 1930s Omega Grande Disco Volante is a super rare watch from the 1930s. Its iconic design was ahead of its time.
This visinary creation earned the affectionate nickname "Disco Volante" (Flying Saucer) for its slim stainless steel case with hidden lugs and stepped bezel. Omega embraced this bold design and offered some variations with an impressive size of 39mm, a remarkable size for the 1930s when men's wristwatches typically measured only 30 to 32mm.
The two-tone dial of this Disco Volante offers an elegant and calm look. A mirrored chapter ring displays the hour numerals, while the recessed sub-seconds dial features the same mirrored finish, creating a harmonious interplay of light. The remarkable metallic-blue hands, combined with the natural, authentic patina of the dial, tell a story of age and character that cannot be replicated.
Inside, the hand-wound caliber 25.6 SOB beats with reliability and precision. The movement number, in the 8.0 million range, dates this remarkable timepiece to the 1930s.
This Omega Grande Disco Volante is more than a watch - it is a statement of vision and artistry that transcends its era.
Condition report
Dial: great condition - natural even patina.
Case: 39mm stainless steel case in great condition - slight signs of wear - correct engravings inside the back and movement.
Movement: hand-wound caliber Omega 26.5 SOB - values on the timegrapher: rate: -1s/day, amplitude: 282, beat error: 4.2.
Movement number: 8079xxx
Case number: 9519xxx
Int.Exe.: 12633