Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 21
Omega, Bienne, Ref. 5540. Made circa 1960. A rare and unusual, heavy, gilt brass 8-day going paperweight desk clock.
HKD 8,000 - 12,000
USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 10,000
C. Three-body, polished, heavy, square with curved sides, slightly inclined. D. Champagne, engraved sunburst pattern outer bezel with dart indexes. Gilt dauphine hands. M. Cal. 42.9-80, copper-color, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Signed on movement, case and dial. Dim. 8.8 cm square
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |