Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 433
Omega
Ref. KOT 741 AV, large chronograph, minute counter, patented dial with scale graduated in an Archimedean spiral; “Anti-Magnétique”; 18K yellow gold
Ref. KOT 741 AV, large chronograph, minute counter, patented dial with scale graduated in an Archimedean spiral; “Anti-Magnétique”; 18K yellow gold
EUR 30,000 - 50,000
USD 35,700 - 60,000 / HKD 278,000 - 462,000
Sold: EUR 65,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, hinged case-back, white colour enamel dial with 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 6 o’clock) with tachometric scale graduated in an Archimedean spiral for 300 kilometres per hour
• Dragging 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Anti-Magnétique” “Cadran Breveté / S.G.D.G.” (patented dial, without government guarantee)
Reference KOT 741 AV
Year circa 1928
Movement No. 7 685 557
Case No. 7 600 945
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 45 mm
Caliber 17’’’, 39 CHRO, straight-line lever escapement
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives (No. 36 312), dated October 18, 2019, mentioned that this watch was delivered on November 30, 1928, in France.
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The inscriptions “Breveté S.G.D.G. / Modèle Déposé” (Patented S.G.D.G. / Registered Design) or “Cadran Breveté / S.G.D.G.” (Patented Dial / S.G.D.G.) means registered and patented design or patented dial without government guarantee.
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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