Omega Oversize Ref. 2505-4

In the immediate post-war years, Omega focused on redefining civilian watchmaking through precision, legibility, and understated elegance. Reference 2505-4, produced in 1948, sits at the crossroads of tool watch reliability and refined dress proportions, embodying the brand’s quiet confidence during this pivotal era.

With its oversized 38 mm steel case, the 2505-4 was exceptionally large for its time, designed to offer superior readability without sacrificing balance on the wrist. The case lines are clean and purposeful, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation while retaining a strong, masculine presence that feels remarkably modern even today.

The two-tone white and silver dial is the defining element: restrained yet sophisticated, it plays with light, creating depth without distraction. Rose-gold hands and applied indexes introduce warmth and contrast, elevating the dial while preserving clarity. At 6 o’clock, the large subsidiary seconds counter anchors the composition, reinforcing the watch’s functional roots and visual symmetry.

Powering the watch is Omega’s calibre 265, a manual-winding movement known for robustness, accuracy, and long-term serviceability. It reflects Omega’s post-war engineering philosophy: proven mechanics, built to last, with no compromises. Completing the ensemble is a black lizard strap paired with the original Omega steel buckle, a detail increasingly difficult to find and highly valued by collectors.