Omega. A fine and attractive 18K gold wristwatch with three-tone sector dial
Lot 54

Omega. A fine and attractive 18K gold wristwatch with three-tone sector dial

SIGNED OMEGA, MOVEMENT NO. 8'610'913, CASE NO. 8'906'029, CIRCA 1940

Closed11 May 2015

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CHF 5,250

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Omega. A fine and attractive 18K gold wristwatch with three-tone sector dial
Signed Omega, movement no. 8'610'913, case no. 8'906'029, circa 1940
Cal. 26.5 SOB T2 mechanical movement, 15 jewels, pink and white silvered three-tone dial, applied baton numerals, inner applied gold Breguet numerals, outer railway minute divisions, sunken engine-turned subsidiary dial for constant seconds, circular case, downturned lugs with soldered bars, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
32.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

This lot is a very attractive example of Omega production from the first half of the past century. The dial has aged with a light patina which underlines its originality and amplifies the charm of its five sectors geometry, reminiscent of Art Deco pieces, and of its three-tone design: the alternated white and pink of the sectors, and the darker shade of white of the subsidiary dial. The appeal of this timepiece is further boosted by an intriguing mystery about its case construction: the soldered bars are typical of a military timepiece, but the dial design is quite far from the usual military style. The reason behind this unusual combination will probably forever remain shrouded in mystery.