Model: Omega Jump Hour Ref. 4853.61
Overview:
A truly unconventional and rarely seen piece, the ref. 4853.61 represents Omega’s only jump-hour wristwatch combining a digital-style display with mechanical precision.
History:
Released in 1998 and produced for just one year, the Jump Hour models were limited to approximately 2000 pieces across all variants. This short production run, combined with its unique complication, has made it one of the more obscure and collectible references within Omega’s catalogue.
Specifications and Condition:
Overall: Excellent
Case: Excellent with light signs of wear
Crystal: Sapphire / Clean
Dial: Clean
Movement: Serviced
Bracelet/Strap: Original
Includes: Naked
Movement:
Caliber 1221
Features hour displayed via jumping aperture
Traditional minute display
Unique complication within Omega lineup
Dimensions:
31mm diameter
9mm thickness
Design Details:
Jump-hour aperture for digital-style hour display
Clean and unconventional dial layout
Elegant case proportions
Rare complication for the brand
Closing Note:
As the only jump-hour watch ever produced by Omega, the ref. 4853.61 occupies a unique niche in the brand’s history. Its limited production and unconventional display make it a compelling piece for collectors seeking something truly different within a major Swiss manufacturer’s catalogue.
