Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 36
OMEGA, BRAILLE ENAMEL DIAL POCKET WATCH, STEEL
CHF 5,000 - 8,000
HKD 40,000 - 64,000 / USD 5,000 - 8,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,750
A very fine, rare, manual wind, stainless steel pocket watch with enamel braille indexes.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Reference 220.19
Year Circa 1912
Movement No. 4589484
Case No. 4997080
Caliber 19’’’ SOB, 15 jewels
Dimensions 51 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Property of a Swiss collector
Made in 1912, this unusual Omega pocket watch without a crystal was made to be read using the braille indexes and re-enforced hands. For similar watches, please see Omega a journey through time by Marco Richon, page 462.
Provenance: Christies, November 13, 2007, lot 2.
Made in 1912, this unusual Omega pocket watch without a crystal was made to be read using the braille indexes and re-enforced hands. For similar watches, please see Omega a journey through time by Marco Richon, page 462.
Provenance: Christies, November 13, 2007, lot 2.