Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 21, 2021

LOT 29

Omega
Ref. CK 808, single push-piece chronograph, minute counter, enamel dial; stainless steel

EUR 10,000 - 15,000

USD 11,900 - 17,900 / HKD 93,000 - 140,000

Stainless steel, manual-winding, cushion-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, faceted bezel, white enamel dial with suspended Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the single olive-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 2 o’clock) with tachometric scale graduated for 240 metres
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-22

Very good

Later original

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-50-02

Very good

Refreshed

HANDS Service hands

Brand Omega, circa 1938

Reference CK 808

Movement No. 9 370 544

Case No. 8 845 174

Bracelet black leather strap

Buckle stainless steel buckle

Caliber 29.8 CHRO

Dimensions 40.6 x 32.4 mm

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories service fitted box; Certificate of Authenticity

Notes

The Certificate of Authenticity (No. 40 550), dated February 23, 2021, mentioned that this watch was delivered on September 7, 1938, in France.

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*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