OMEGAMANIA
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Apr 15, 2007
LOT 86
?AVIATOR?
Omega, No. 74266625, case No. 8228771, Ref. CK 700 AD. Sold on 9th January, 1935 to
the German Wehrmacht.
Fine and very rare, round, Staybrite aviator?s dustproof wristwatch with elapsed time
indicator. This watch is sold with a box, Certificate of Authenticity and 2-year Omega guarantee.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,500 - 3,800 / USD 3,300 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 16,520
C. Three-body, solid, revolving stepped and reeded bezel with dart hour marker, wire lugs and ball crown, screw-down case back, snap on cuvette. D. Black enamel with luminous bold Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Luminous steel ?skeleton? hands. M. Cal. 35.5 S T1, nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Property of a Swiss Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 3-41-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This is one of the rare examples of a watch sold by Omega to the German War Ministry beween the two
wars. Omega?s policy during the war years was not to supply Germany with watches, as they were suppliers
of the Allied forces.
The large ball crown of this watch is placed on an extended stem, to facilitate winding by aviators, who
wore heavy gloves.
Cal. 35.5 S T1
S = Seconds
T = Upgraded (transformation)