Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 427
OMEGA, CHRONOGRAPH WITH CENTRAL-MINUTE COUNTER
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,500
A very fine and extremely rare, manual wind, chrome and wooden chronograph with central-minute counter.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Reference MG 1159
Year Circa 1942
Movement No. 1353457
Calibre 194
Dimensions 119 mm (without base)
Signature Dial and Movement
Notes
Property of a Swiss family
According to ‘A Journey through Time’ by Marco Richon, and illustrated on page 577, these large counters were mainly used during sporting events such as boxing, weight lifting, water-polo, hockey etc. A similar model was used during the 1948 London Olympics. These were made in small numbers and rarely come up for sale and are extremely decorative.
According to ‘A Journey through Time’ by Marco Richon, and illustrated on page 577, these large counters were mainly used during sporting events such as boxing, weight lifting, water-polo, hockey etc. A similar model was used during the 1948 London Olympics. These were made in small numbers and rarely come up for sale and are extremely decorative.