Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 12, 2017

LOT 542

OMEGA, 8 DAYS AIRCRAFT CLOCK A fine and rare, manual wind, 8-day aluminium and brass clock.

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 1,875


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

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

Reference Ref. LA5000

Year Circa 1935

Numbers Case N. 8'238'853

Caliber 59-8D

Dimensions 83 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement.

Notes

These clocks were among the first aircraft clocks made. It contained a heating source inside the case to make sure that the clock could still run efficiently in cold conditions. It featured an inner revolving bezel to calculate the flight time, a double barrel with 8 days movement. For a similar example see A journey through time by Marco Richon, p.510.