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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 244

Omega, No. 2451, Ref. 174, "FM 030", made in 1950. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with round button fifth of second chronograph, and registers.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,703

C. two body, polished, satine, screwed case back with abbreviation. D. original brown with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the minutes, seconds and fifth of second. "Baton " radium-coated hands. M. 13"', Cal. 27 Chro C 12, No 9393427, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 4-6-23-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Later

HANDS Original

Notes

This model of chronograph was used by the Argentine Army Corps. Engraved on the hack: "FAT 030".