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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 2

Driver?s Chronostop Omega, Genève, ?Chronostop?, No. 25857663, Ref. ST 145.010. Sold on June 21, 1968. Very fine and unusual, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel driver`s wristwatch with single button chronograph and a stainless steel Omega bracelet à petites mailles, with deployant clasp. Accompanied by original fitted box, guarantee, instruction manual, advertising, outer packaging and Certificate of Authenticity. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

USD 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,600

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, half hooded lugs, push-button at 2 o?clock for start, stop (continued press to read time) and return-to-zero function, winding crown at 4 o?clock. D. Matte gray with applied faceted and polished steel baton indexes with luminous dots, outer minute/seconds and 1/5th second divisions. Luminous black and white baton hands, orange hand for the chronograph. M. Cal. 865, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, micrometric regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. Dim 35 x 39 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approximate overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. ST 145.010 launched in 1968, was intended for use by drivers. The bezel is positioned so that the 12 is at the usual 3 o?clock position, as the watch as intended to be worn on the inside of the wrist. The bracelet has a large deployant clasp, which period advertisements suggested for use as an ID bracelet. This watch was previously sold by Antiquorum, Geneva, ?Omegamania?, April 14 & 15, 2007, lot 199.