Omega
Ladies' gold bracelet watch, hidden dial, blue enamel cover
This extraordinary vintage Omega "secret watch" (montre à secret) from the 1960s–1970s is a masterpiece of mid-century luxury, expertly blending high-end Swiss horology with fine jewelry. The defining feature of this rare cocktail piece is its oval hidden cover mechanism, which seamlessly transforms the watch into an elegant formal bracelet. The cover frame boasts a vibrant blue lapis lazuli or enamel inlay, beautifully accented at its anchoring points by two clusters of genuine brilliant-cut diamonds. When the spring-loaded or hinged cover is slid open, it reveals the minimalist square dial underneath, allowing the wearer to discreetly check the time. Crafted entirely from solid 14K or 18K yellow gold, the wide, integrated bracelet features a heavily textured "bark" or "brushed" finish that catches the light brilliantly, making this timepiece a true statement of retro opulence and mechanical artistry.
- Brand
- Omega
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- Secret Watch - Montre à Secret
- Reference
- D 6751
- Movement
- Manual Winding
- Dimension
- 18mm
- Case material
- Gold
- Bracelet material
- Yellow Gold hand-engraved bark finish
- Condition
- NOS
Catalogue note
An exceptional example of mid-century evening luxury, this vintage Omega “secret watch” perfectly captures the bold, sculptural aesthetic that defined high jewelry during the 1960s and 1970s. Designed to transcend its function as a timepiece, it treats horology as a covert accessory, concealing the dial beneath a stylized, gem-set cover so the piece presents solely as a magnificent, fluid gold cuff at formal occasions. The interplay of textures is masterfully executed: the heavy, hand-finished bark-engraved yellow gold bracelet offers a rich contrast to the sleek, vivid cobalt blue inlay and the crisp sparkle of its flanking diamond accents. This rare design speaks directly to a glamorous era when elite watchmakers like Omega actively collaborated with avant-garde artists and jewelers, making this striking timepiece an important, highly collectible artifact of retro design and mechanical ingenuity