4,956 CHF
“STAYBRITE MARINE STANDARD” Omega, “Marine Standard”, No. 9193993, case No. 9901527, Ref. CK 3635. Sold on December 5, 1941. Fine and rare, rectangular, water-resistant, Staybrite gentleman`s wristwatch with a stainless steel Omega buckle. This watch is sold with box, Certificate of Authenticity and a 2-year Omega guarantee. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, stepped sides , snap on back secured by two hooks. Two-tone silvered and black, with black Dauphine numerals, outer minute track in negative, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel “eventail” hands. Cal. T17, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 23 x 37 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm. Property of a French Gentleman Notes Cal. T17 was created in 1934. T = tonneau 17 = 17 millimeters Ref. CK 3635 was launched in the late 1930’s and was guaranteed water-resistant to 2 atmospheres. This reference uses the Baumgartner system to ensure the water-resistance of the case. For a note on Staybrite, see lot 48.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-04-15
