1936 Omega Berlin Olympic Games Official Chronograph Pocket Watch – Rare Collect

Presented here is an exceptionally rare and historically significant Omega pocket chronograph, created for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. This model was among the official timekeeping instruments produced by Omega for the event, marking the brand’s debut as the exclusive Olympic timekeeper—a partnership that established Omega’s legacy in precision sports timing.

The watch features an intricately detailed enamel dial displaying:

• The Berlin 1936 Olympic insignia
• A chronograph seconds hand and 30-minute register
• A multi-colored telemeter and tachymeter scale, measuring speed and distance with remarkable accuracy
• Distinct equestrian motif symbolizing one of the Olympic disciplines

The movement is a finely constructed manual-wind chronograph caliber, visible through the opened back cover, displaying high-grade gilded components and precise hand finishing. The serial number stamped inside the case back is 5097143, dating this example firmly to the mid-1930s.

Details:

• Brand: Omega
• Model: Official Olympic Chronograph
• Event: Berlin Olympic Games, 1936
• Case Material: Nickel and copper alloy with gilt highlights
• Case Diameter: 58.23 mm
• Movement: Mechanical hand-wound chronograph
• Dial: White enamel with black Arabic numerals and multicolor metric scales
• Functions: Chronograph, 30-minute counter, telemeter, tachymeter
• Case Serial: 5097143
• Condition: Excellent preserved condition with minor signs of age; fully functional movement with smooth operation
• Provenance: Private European collection

Historical Context:

Omega served as the official timekeeper for the 1936 Olympic Games, delivering over 100 high-precision chronographs and stopwatches to measure athletic performance. Each instrument, such as this one, was individually tested and calibrated by master watchmakers to meet the event’s demanding standards.

This particular example represents a rare surviving artifact from that era — a remarkable fusion of Olympic heritage, Swiss watchmaking excellence, and pre-war craftsmanship. These early Omega chronographs are now considered museum-grade pieces, cherished by both horological and Olympic historians alike.

Measurements:

• Diameter: 58.23 mm (without crown)
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• The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $7000

Shipping & Handling:

Worldwide insured shipping with professional packaging.

Will be dispatched via Express courier with tracking.

A rare opportunity

 to acquire one of the most collectible Omega timepieces ever made — a chronograph that marked the beginning of Omega’s long-standing Olympic partnership.