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 - 8,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,750

A very fine, rare, manual wind, stainless steel pocket watch with enamel braille indexes.


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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.