Omega X Gilbert Albert S-Curve Hidden Watch
This Omega hidden-dial bracelet watch presents the most sculptural and dramatic expression of the series. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, its deeply contoured bracelet curves boldly around the wrist, forming a powerful cuff-like silhouette. The small white dial is recessed within the gold structure, allowing texture and form to take visual priority. Powered by a manual-wind movement and preserved in excellent vintage condition with original hangtags, the piece embodies the expressive confidence of 1960s design.
Excellent vintage condition. NOS with hangtags.
Unlike its counterparts, this example is defined by its pronounced curvature and substantial presence. The bracelet’s tightly layered gold construction creates a sense of movement and depth, giving the piece the appearance of a wearable sculpture rather than a conventional timepiece.
During the 1960s, hidden-dial watches such as this reflected a broader shift in luxury design- where craftsmanship, material, and silhouette outweighed traditional notions of legibility. Omega’s embrace of this philosophy resulted in watches that functioned as jewelry first, revealing the dial only as an intimate detail.
With its bold arc, organic texture, and seamless integration of case and bracelet, this third variation stands as the most dramatic interpretation of the design. Together with the other two examples, it illustrates the extraordinary creativity of the period- three expressions built on the same foundation, yet each entirely its own.
