LOT #54026 |
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Omega, Very Rare Gold Chronograph Cal. 33.3, circa 1940. ...
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Description
Omega, Very Rare Gold Chronograph Cal. 33.3, circa 1940Case: 36.3 mm, 18k gold, four body, snap back, inner 18k gold dust cap, down turned lugs, No. 9175250
Dial: original multi-scale dial with Arabic numerals, thirty minute register, constant seconds, blued steel
Movement: No. 9389386, nickel finished, 17 jewels, manual wind, cal. 33.3
Band: leather with plated Omega buckle
This exceptional vintage Omega is from the cal. 33.3 chronograph series, which is considered to be a forerunner of the Speedmaster, is one of the most sought-after chronographs by Omega. It is said that only 14,000 movements were produced for 20 years.
Condition Report*:
Type: Omega, Very Rare Gold Chronograph Cal. 33.3, circa 1940
Dial: original multi-scale dial with Arabic numerals, thirty minute register, constant seconds
Hands: blued steel
Metal: 18k gold
Case: #No. 9175250
Case Info: four body, snap back, inner 18k gold dust cap, ovid push buttons, down turned lugs
Case Width: 36.3 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: No. 9389386, nickel finished, 17 jewels, manual wind, cal. 33.3
Band: leather with plated Omega buckle
Condition: Very good original overall condition. Dial with spotting and case with some dings on the back commensurate to age. Watch sets and runs as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Dial: original multi-scale dial with Arabic numerals, thirty minute register, constant seconds
Hands: blued steel
Metal: 18k gold
Case: #No. 9175250
Case Info: four body, snap back, inner 18k gold dust cap, ovid push buttons, down turned lugs
Case Width: 36.3 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: No. 9389386, nickel finished, 17 jewels, manual wind, cal. 33.3
Band: leather with plated Omega buckle
Condition: Very good original overall condition. Dial with spotting and case with some dings on the back commensurate to age. Watch sets and runs as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2025 November 20 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5574 (go to Auction Home page)
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