Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 25

Ref. 2179 Steel with Glazed Reverse Omega, No. 10505161, Ref. 2179-4. Made in the 1950's. Fine, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by an original spare stainless steel case back.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,700

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, concave lugs. D. Copper color with applied radial yellow gold Arabic numerals and round indexes on a plain reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 30 T2R, copper color, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The Cal. 30 T2R is one of the most popular movements among Omega collectors. For this reason the owner had an additional custom-made glazed case back fitted.