OMEGAMANIA
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Apr 15, 2007
LOT 52
?STAYBRITE MARINE STANDARD?
Omega, ?Marine Standard?, No. 9193993, case No. 9901527, Ref. CK 3635. Sold on
December 5, 1941.
Fine and rare, rectangular, water-resistant, Staybrite gentleman`s wristwatch with a
stainless steel Omega buckle. This watch is sold with box, Certificate of Authenticity and
a 2-year Omega guarantee.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,500 / USD 2,500 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 4,956
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, stepped sides , snap on back secured by two hooks. D. Two-tone silvered and black, with black Dauphine numerals, outer minute track in negative, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?eventail? hands. M. Cal. T17, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 23 x 37 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm. Property of a French Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Cal. T17
was created in 1934.
T = tonneau
17 = 17 millimeters
Ref. CK 3635
was launched in the late 1930?s and was guaranteed water-resistant to 2 atmospheres. This reference uses
the Baumgartner system to ensure the water-resistance of the case.
For a note on Staybrite, see lot 48.