Onyx is a gemstone that has been used since ancient times for making jewelry, ornaments and artifacts. Over the years, it has also been used by several dial manufacturers for their creations, which were later used on prestigious Swiss watches. Many watchmaking houses have embraced the use of this stone, just think of the widespread use by Piaget, Rolex and Patek Philippe in their watches. Though less commonly, Omega has also used Onyx to adorn its watches. Such is the case with this example of an oversized jewelry watch whose white gold case and integrated bracelet is adorned with several carats of diamonds in addition to Onyx.

A delightful object of good taste, this Omega jewel watch is sumptuously enhanced with diamonds and onyx, all set in a whimsical 18 kt white gold case with integrated Milanese bracelet. A distinctive feature is the dial divided into two zones, one in Onyx with Dauphine hands, the other in white gold guilloché with black hands, divided by a diagonal ribbon set with 28 diamonds. Each of these two mini dials is powered by an automatic movement calibre 663 with a corresponding gold winding crown. The two zones also feature diamond cabochon hour markers at the quarters. The watch is in good condition, the Onyx dial shows some cracks, but the time is still perfectly readable. Both the case and the bracelet are perfect and flawless.

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