Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
OMEGA WORKING DISPLAY MODEL OF THE LEVER ESCAPEMENT Omega, Swiss. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, cast aluminium and brass, 8-day going, working demonstration model of a straight-line lever escapement.
Rectangular base with curved and serpentine ends, large going barrel, shaped brass plates, brass escape wheel and fork with steel pallets, balance with peripheral adjustment screws, blued steel balance spring. Signed on the upper plate. Dim. 22.8 x 10.3 x 10 cm. In good cleaned condition