Omega. An early 18K gold square waterproof wristwatch with sliding case

SIGNED OMEGA, MARINE MODEL, MOVEMENT NO. 6984311, CASE NO. 8376299, CIRCA 1936

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Omega. An early 18K gold square waterproof wristwatch with sliding case
Signed Omega, Marine model, movement no. 6984311, case no. 8376299, circa 1936
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel moon-style hands, in square inner case with snap on back and winding crown to 12 o'clock, fastened to the sliding outer case by a snap-lever, downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed
23 mm. wide & 27 mm. overall length

拍品專文

The Marine model is Omega's first diver's watch, launched in 1932 and consisting of a removable double case with a snap-lever fastening.

The model is illustrated in Die schönsten Armbanduhren vergangener Jahrzehnte by Giampiero Negretti/Franco Nencini, p. 156 and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, fifth edition, p. 90, pl. 182, 183.

For a similar watch in stainless steel see lot 163 in this auction.