Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 321

Omega "Chronostop", No. 25870722, case No. 145009. Produced in 1957.Fine water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel military wristwatch with single button chronograph, pierced leather strap and deployant clasp.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated bezel and lugs, screwed-down case back, winding-crown on the 4. D. anthracite with applied steel indexes and tritium dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated white hands, red for the chronograph. M. Cal. 865, copper-colored, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, when the chronograph is in function, a press of the single button makes it stop and return to zero in one operation.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 38 mm.