Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 30
Omega
Ref. 2451, chronograph, minute and hour counters, black dial, made for the Argentinian Air Force; stainless steel
Ref. 2451, chronograph, minute and hour counters, black dial, made for the Argentinian Air Force; stainless steel
EUR 4,500 - 6,500
USD 5,400 - 7,800 / HKD 41,500 - 60,000
Sold: EUR 3,510
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Case-back engraved with the Argentinian Air Force logo.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-50-55-01 |
Good Refreshed Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model made for the Argentinian Air Force
Reference 2451
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 9 599 300
Bracelet black leather Omega strap
Buckle stainless steel Omega buckle
Caliber CHRO 12
Dimensions 41.6 x 35.2 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU