Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 43

OMEGA REF. 2990 RANCHERO STEEL Omega, Ranchero 30 mm, movement No. 16620178, Ref. 2990/ 1. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with an expansion bracelet. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,400 - 2,300 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,375

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, snap on case back. D. Ivory color with painted Arabic quarters and luminous dart indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous steel broad arrow hands. M. Cal. 267, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

The Omega Ranchero was introduced in 1958 as a combination of the Seamaster case and the popular 'Broad Arrow' hand from the Speedmaster. At the time, however, the watches were unpopular with their intended markets and were promptly discontinued making it a very desirable model for the Omega collector today.