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Geneva, May 09, 2022

LOT 89

OMEGA, MARINE, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,500 - 4,500 / USD 2,700 - 4,900 / HKD 21,100 - 37,900

Sold: CHF 5,250

A fine, rare, early, manual wind 18k yellow gold waterproof wristwatch with special double case


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Marine

Year circa 1930's

Movement No. 8340383

Case No. 8376335

Diameter 22 x 37 (with lugs) mm.

Caliber 19.4 SOB T2, 15 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

The Omega Marineline was launched in 1932; the case was patented as No. 146.310, granted on March 10, 1930. The Marine was the first watch to be tested at a depth exceeding 70 meters. In 1936 an Omega Marine descended to a depth of 73 meters for 30 minutes in the Lac Léman; the temperature at maximum depth was 5 degrees Centigrade. Upon returning to the surface, the watch was in perfect working order. Available in steel, 9k, 14k or 18k such as this example. With the clasp stamped with the matching last 2 numbers of the case ensuring its originality, this example has been very well preserved.

Provenance

Property of a British collector