Sold for:
$2,415
$2,415
Omega. "Marine". Produced in the late 1930's.Fine and unusual, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with slide-out inner case. three-body, polished and brushed, reeded and hooded lugs, locking clip on case back, engraved patent numbers. white with applied steel Arabic numerals. "Alpha" steel hands. Cal. 19.4 T2, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 34 mm. Notes This Omega watch represents an early attempt to better protect the movement and to resolve the problems associated with dust and moisture.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-05-08
