Omega Ladies Diamonds 'Bark' Cocktail Watch

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REF 8089

Manual-winding

9 MM

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SKU	AS11650
Article Number	40960345
ref	8089
case size	9 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1950s
dial color	Silver
material	White Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Metal
Includes	18K white gold, integrated bracelet with bark finish and hook and lock clasp. Bracelet sized to fit a 5.75" wrist at longest setting and, 5.5" wrist at shortest setting.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows signs of light wear consistent with age and use. Factory set diamonds are intact. Dial shows only light wear throughout associated with age. Bracelet is in great condition. Case and clasp hallmarks are deep and visible.

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REF 8089

Manual-winding

9 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11650
Article Number	40960345
ref	8089
case size	9 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1950s
dial color	Silver
material	White Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Metal
Includes	18K white gold, integrated bracelet with bark finish and hook and lock clasp. Bracelet sized to fit a 5.75" wrist at longest setting and, 5.5" wrist at shortest setting.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows signs of light wear consistent with age and use. Factory set diamonds are intact. Dial shows only light wear throughout associated with age. Bracelet is in great condition. Case and clasp hallmarks are deep and visible.

Why We Love it

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Few objects capture the romance of mid-century eveningwear quite like a vintage cocktail watch, and Omega brought unmistakable confidence to the genre. Created in an era when watches were conceived as jewelry first and instruments second, these pieces were designed to sparkle under low light, paired with satin gloves, clinking glasses, and long nights that rarely checked the time.

This mid-century Omega is a particularly striking example, rendered in white gold with a design that feels equal parts mid-century geometry combined with a bit of rock ' n ' roll glamour. At the center is a petite square dial, signed Omega, with slim applied markers and delicate hands. It’s clean, restrained, and exactly the right kind of quiet to let the surrounding setting do what it was made to do.

And that setting is the main event. The dial is framed by a bold arrangement of baguette diamonds, set in crisp vertical rows that give the watch a sculptural, architectural presence. Wrapping around the case is a beautifully curved diamond-set flourish, a sweeping detail that feels like it was lifted from a mid-century cocktail ring. It’s not merely decorative. It creates motion, softness, and contrast against the watch’s sharper lines.

Flowing out from the case is an integrated bracelet finished in a bark-like engraved texture, catching light with a warm shimmer that only vintage metalwork can achieve. The diamond-set curves wrap into the bracelet itself, making the entire piece feel like a single unified jewel rather than a watch on a band.

Inside, a manual-winding movement powers the watch, a quiet reminder that even Omega’s most glamorous creations were underpinned by serious Swiss watchmaking. Time-only, intentionally uncomplicated. To underscore this point, the winding crown is placed discreetly on the case back.

Elegant, expressive, and unapologetically decorative, this is Omega at its most cinematic. A true cocktail watch, built for the kind of evening that starts with one drink and ends with a story.

Brand Story

The story of Omega is one that captivates generations of horological devotees. The second-largest watchmaker in the world in terms of annual turnover, the Bienne-based firm has been continuously producing watches since 1848, which it does today under the auspices of the Swatch Group.

Founded in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland as La Generale Watch Co, Omega was well ahead of the horological curve from the beginning, developing the first minute-repeating wristwatch in 1892 as well as the eponymous “Omega” caliber in 1894. This 19-ligne movement was revolutionary in that its parts could be replaced by any watchmaker in the world without modification, while its winding and time-setting via the crown provided an industry standard.

Omega became the timepiece supplier of choice for the British Royal Flying Corps in 1917, while the Americans followed suit in 1918, choosing their watches for the U.S. Army. Awards for precision chronometry became almost commonplace, while 1932 saw them become the first watch brand to time an entire Olympic Games. Their Marine, which debuted the same year, is regarded as the first commercially available diver’s watch.

During the Second World War, Omega supplied well over 100,000 timepieces to British forces, making it the largest watch supplier to the British and her allies. These watches, from the unique 6B/159 to the famed “Dirty Dozen” W.W.W, remain highly collectible today.

1948 saw the launch of the original Seamaster: Built upon the tool watch legacy of the brand’s timepieces from the War, it’s since become a byword for reliability and legibility, both as a dress watch and, more recently, as a serious diver’s tool. The Speedmaster, released in 1957 and originally marketed for the auto-racing market, first rocketed to space on the wrist of American astronaut Wally Schirra in 1962. However, it became a household name when, in 1969, it accompanied Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, and later helped save the space-stranded crew of Apollo 13 in 1970 by timing a critical rocket burn.

Today, Omega’s watches — all of which feature in-house movements — run the gamut from svelte dress pieces to the venerable Speedmaster in all its guises. Providing an unquestionable value proposition, Omega is a brand that deserves to be at the center of every serious watch lover’s collection.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.