OLECH & WAJS OW 56 M (LIMITED EDITION)

All about the OLECH & WAJS OW 56 M (LIMITED EDITION)

A production journey that began decades ago ends with the new - but not so new - Ollech & Wajs 56 M. Not just inspired by history, but a piece of history itself. A watch that combines vintage parts from new, old stocks with contemporary parts. The 38mm case was recycled from unused stock that Ollech & Wajs acquired in the late 90s but had manufactured a few years earlier.

Estimated delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks from order date. Three year guarantee from the date of purchase.

OLECH & WAJS OW 56 M (LIMITED EDITION)

The 56 M's classic case profile pays homage to military pilot watches of the late 1940s, and collectors of vintage OW watches will recognize it from historic models such as the Valjoux 7733 Flieger and the MP series.

Reflecting OW's long military heritage, Morse code in dot and dash form has been integrated into the bezel and dial, combined with a mix of white and beige Super -LumiNova®.

The 56 M uses the last remaining stock of ETA 2824 automatic movements from OW, which have been fully serviced and remanufactured after many years in the vault. Other parts that were reused from the historical OW inventory include the traditional Plexiglass and the admiralty gray dial.

A detail that breaks with tradition are the words “Ollech & Wajs” printed on the dial. The 56 M is only the second watch in OW's 67-year history to feature the founders' names on the dial. Our watches typically only bear the company initials, framed by the famous Propeller monogram.

This deviation is intended to ensure that the 56 M in years can be easily identified as a hybrid of vintage and new parts and not be confused with previous OW models will share the same parts.

The OW 56 M is presented on a robust, heavy stainless steel mesh bracelet, with "OWZ 1956" on a pin buckle engraved.

Given the limited availability of parts, the OW 56 M has been limited to only 56 numbered pieces.

Specifications 

Dimensions: 39 mm × 12.5 mm

Case: Brushed 316L stainless steel, screw-down back, screw-down crown, rotating slide rule bezel, made in Jura, Switzerland.

Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Dial: Hands and indices in Super-LumiNova®

Water resistance: 300 m / 30 ATM

Movement: Automatic movement ETA 2824-2 OW3P, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of +/-38 hours, engraved base plate “Ollech & Wajs Zurich 1956” and OW-made rotor

Origin: Swiss made