Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 17, 2009

LOT 281

Omega Steel Chronograph Omega Watch Co., No. 10124003, Ref. CK2709. Made circa 1942 and delivered to Germany on February 2, 1943. Fine and rare, stainless steel Staybrite wristwatch with oval button chronograph, register, tachometer, telemeter and pulsometer.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000 / CHF 16,000 - 22,000

Sold: USD 36,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, straight lapidated lugs. D. Matte black and gray with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation, inner telemeter and pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 33.3 CHRO T5, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This chronograph has been amazingly well preserved. Its striking two-color dial and three color scales have been preserved in breathtaking original condition as well as the steel case, still exhibiting beautiful angles on its lugs.