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Lot 190
Omega. A Rare and Large Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Sector Dial
SIGNED OMEGA, MOVEMENT NO. 8'325'866, CASE NO. 9'098'618, CIRCA 1936
Closed11 June 2014
Price Realised
USD 15,000
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Specialist note
The first Omega wristwatch was produced in 1900, and like many of the first wristwatches ever produced, featured a hinged case back similar to that of a pocket watch. By the mid-1930's, the case designs had evolved to look less like that of a pocket watch, and more like the wristwatches we are familiar with today, with elongated lugs and a flatter bezel and case back.
A typical wristwatch at that time featured a case diameter of around 30 millimeters. The present watch, being 37.5 millimeters, was incredibly large for it's time, and thus has a very contemporary look and feel despite being over 70 years old.
The present watch is a fine example of a vintage steel Omega watch, retaining thick lug proportions and a charismatically aged dial.
A typical wristwatch at that time featured a case diameter of around 30 millimeters. The present watch, being 37.5 millimeters, was incredibly large for it's time, and thus has a very contemporary look and feel despite being over 70 years old.
The present watch is a fine example of a vintage steel Omega watch, retaining thick lug proportions and a charismatically aged dial.