Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,Po...

New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 278

Omega Tissot Watch Co. Made in the 1930s. Fine, rare and unusual, rectangular, water-resistant, stainless steel Staybrite and pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with a special system to secure the case for water tightness (Swiss Pat. No. 146310).

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: USD 6,900

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel with horizontal pink gold bars, on the case back, a mobile hook tolock the 2 separate inner and outer case parts together, flat top crystal. D. White with black painted bâton indexes.Blued steel ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 19.4, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallicbalance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 37 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

The watch is historically and technically a very interesting piece from the 1930s, when watch companies raced to produce ?water-proof? cases. It illustrates the transition to more sophisticated methods to ensure the water-protection of a watch case.