100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 91
Omega 'Marine'. produced in the 1930's.Fine square stainless steel 'Staybrite' gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,300 - 2,900
C. three-body, polished, the inner case slides into another water-resistant outer case, on the back the fixing hook,hooded lugs, top winder. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. 'Alpha' blued steel hands. M. 8 1/4''' ,rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 39 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
This watch was created along the principles of the 'Golf' watch, launched by Omega in 1931. The outer sliding caseinsures the watertightness of the watch.