Omega Jumbo Ref. 2505-29, 38mm, 1944

An oversized Omega wristwatch, reference 2505-29, dating to 1944. The watch is housed in a 38mm stainless steel case, significantly larger than most dress watches of the period. The dial is finished in white with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o’clock.

Details

• Brand: Omega

• Reference: 2505-29

• Year: 1944

• Movement: Omega Calibre 30T2, manual wind

• Case Size: 38mm

• Case Material: Stainless steel

• Dial: White with Roman numerals and sub-seconds at 6 o’clock

• Strap: Aftermarket black leather strap

A Short History of the Omega Jumbo Ref. 2505-29

The Omega reference 2505 was introduced during the 1940s and is notable for its larger 38mm case, at a time when wristwatches typically measured in the low 30mm range. It was fitted with the Omega Calibre 30T2, part of the 30mm family of manual wind movements regarded for precision and reliability. The clean dial design and restrained proportions reflected the functional aesthetics of wartime and post-war watchmaking, while the oversized case offered enhanced legibility.