14,160 CHF
“SIGNAL CORPS- ALUMINIUM WATCH” Omega, “Signal Corps U. S.A.”, No. 5271257, case No. 5948233, Ref. AR 709 Ad. Sold on September 3, 1918. Very fine and exceptionally rare, aluminum military wristwatch. This watch is sold with a box, Certificate of Authenticity and 2-year Omega guarantee. Two-body, solid, polished, screwdown bezel, wire lugs attached to the movement ring through the case. White enamel with bold luminous Arabic numerals and outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Luminous blued steel “skeletonized” hands. Cal. 13’’’, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, indx regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Notes The present lot is an example of the watches worn by the Signal Corps of the American Armed Forces, which joined the Allies ofWorld War I in July 1918.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-04-15
