Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 310
Omega "WWW", Ref. 19950. Produced circa 1944.Fine water-resistant stainless steel military wristwatch.
CHF 1,000 - 1,500
USD 600 - 900
Sold: CHF 1,495
C. polished and brushed, screwed case back stamped with "W.W.W.", the "broad arrow" and the number. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. 12 1/2 ''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |
Notes
Omega sold many watches to the military forces during WW II, among them the British. The Marine Forces used wristwatches with black dials, while the Air Forces preferred white dials and center-seconds. On the dial, the radium-coated symbol of the "broad arrow". Inside and outside the case back: the letters WWW, the arrow and the numbers.A similar watch is published in "Militari da Polso", by L. Canetoli and F. Ferretti.