86,000 CHF
Omega, No. 4428513, case No. 4789732. Made on September 17, 1912. Delivered to T. E. Shaw.Very fine and unique, historically important large solid silver military wristwatch with single olive-shapedpink gold button chronograph on the 6 and register. three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back engraved with the RAF symbol, wire lugs. Notes Sold with the original guarantee certificate No. 1232, following an overhaul or repair, which is dated April 18, 1933,and was delivered to 'T.E. Shaw' (Lawrence of Arabia) of 'Clouds Hill, Moreton, Dorset'.A similar watch is published in 'Omega Saga' by MARCO RICHON, p. 230.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-11-19