SIGNED OMEGA, REF. CK2042, MOVEMENT NO. 8'819'307, CASE NO. 9'532'163, MANUFACTURED IN 1938

Details

Omega. A fine stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with black dial
Signed Omega, ref. CK2042, movement no. 8'819'307, case no. 9'532'163, manufactured in 1938
Cal. 26.5 SOB T2 mechanical movement, 15 jewels, black dial, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds, large circular case with rotating bezel with engraved red 12 hours calibration to the inner ring, extended downturned lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve.

Brought to you by

Dr. Nathalie Monbaron

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

nmonbaron@christies.com Tel: +41 (0)22 319 17 24

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Montres Omega, the present watch was manufactured in 1938.

For a black and white archive image of a similar watch see Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mhe, Brunner, fifth edition, p. 495.

In 2001, Omega launched the "Omega Museum Collection Pilot's Watch", inspired by the present model.

More from Important Watches, including A Gentleman's Pursuit for Excellence, Part I

View All