Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 603

OMEGA, CK 1155, MEXICO 66, SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH WITH RESIN OUTER CASE

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,375

A fine and extremely rare, set of 7 manual wind, stainless steel split-second chronograph pocket watches with outer resin protection case and outer cardboard travel case (fits 6 pieces).


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Mexico 66

Reference CK 1155

Year Circa February 6, 1956

Movement No. 1282059, 13648821/22/24/26/27/28

Calibre  205

Dimensions 64 mm (without case)

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Resin Omega case with carrying strap

Notes

Cal. 205 is a chronometer-grade chronograph movement which was reserved for Olympic timers. These timers were likely used at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, where Omega was the official timekeeper and sent 45 of these, and as such, remained Omega’s property at the time. An interesting fact is that they were noted in the archives as being delivered to their Swiss agent Gameo on February 6, 1956. It is also interesting to note that out of the 6 still packaged in their original boxes, four have the yellow numbering on the dial: 300, 303, 306 and 307 denoting their use at the Olympics. This set was purchased by the original buyer’s family and was acquired at Omegamania, lot 82, April 15, 2007. It has been stored untouched since its purchase.