7,500 CHF
OMEGA AVIATOR'S WATCH Omega, No. 7689466, case No. 8227666, Ref. CK 700 AD. Sold on April 7th, 1934 to the German market. Fine and very rare, round, Staybrite aviator's dustproof wristwatch with elapsed time indicator. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. Dial, case and movement signed. Notes DIAM. 41 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm. This is one of the rare examples of a watch sold by Omega to the German market between the two wars. Omega's policy during the war years was not to supply Germany with watches, as they were suppliers of the Allied forces. The large ball crown of this watch is placed on an extended stem, to facilitate winding by aviators, who wore heavy gloves.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-09
