Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 302
OMEGA GIANT CLAW LUG Omega, movement No. 8889970, case No. 9708286. Made circa 1940. Fine and very rare, stainless steel ?Staybrite? wristwatch with oversized claw lugs and two-tone dial. Accompanied by the original hang tag with matching case number
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 8,125
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, inclined and flat stepped bezel, recessed winding crown, oversized claw lugs. D. Champagne and black with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel feuille hands. M. 11 1/2???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 35.5 mm. THICKNESS 10.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |