OLLECH & WAJS OW 56 M (LIMITED EDITION)

A journey of production that began decades ago culminates 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 new-old stock parts with contemporary parts. Its 38mm case has been recycled from unused stock Ollech & Wajs acquired in the late 90s, but which had been produced some years earlier.

The estimated delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks from the order date. Three-year warranty from the date of purchase.

OLLECH & WAJS OW 56 M (LIMITED EDITION)

The 56 M's classic case profile is a nod to late 1940s military pilot watches, and collectors of vintage OW watches will recognise it from historic models such as the Valjoux 7733 Flieger and the MP Series.

In keeping with OW’s long military heritage, Morse code in dots and dashes has been incorporated into the bezel and dial, combined with a blend of white and beige Super-LumiNova®.

The 56 M uses OW’s last remaining stock of ETA 2824 automatic movements, which have been fully serviced and reconditioned after many years in the vault. Other parts reused from historic OW stock include the traditional Plexiglass and the Admiralty Grey dial.

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

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

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

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

Specifications

Dimensions: 39 mm × 12.5 mm

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

Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating

Dial: Hands and indices in Super-LumiNova®

Water resistance: 300 m / 30 ATM

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

Origin: Swiss made