Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 430
Omega
Large chronograph, minute counter, calibre 33.3 CHR, two-tone silver dial, Archimedean spiral scales; Staybrite stainless steel
HKD 56,000 - 95,000
EUR 6,700 - 11,500 / CHF 7,000 - 12,000 / USD 7,100 - 12,100
Staybrite stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, two-tone silver colour dial, silver colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two olive-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated on the dial for 700 units per hour, and, in the centre, telemetric scale graduated for 1 000 metres and tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 units per hour in Archimedean spirals
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-10-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Year circa 1940
Movement No. 9 380 785
Case No. 9 977 141
Material Staybrite stainless steel
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 33.3 CHR, 14’’’ lever escapement
Height 44.5 mm.
Width 37.6 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Staybrite stainless steel
The mention “Acier Staybrite” is the trade name of an early stainless steel alloy conceived and patented by the Brown Firth Research Laboratories in Sheffield, United Kingdom of Great Britain.
The mention “Acier Staybrite” is the trade name of an early stainless steel alloy conceived and patented by the Brown Firth Research Laboratories in Sheffield, United Kingdom of Great Britain.