106th Auction

2022/5/21

Lot 203

Omega

An extremely rare waterproof pocket watch

Sold

estimated
1.2003.000 €
Price realized
1.300 €
specific features
Case
Steel.
Dial
Two-tone silvered.
Movement
1/2 plate movement, lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.9758321
Ref.CK1064
Cal.38,5 L.T1
Diam.50 mm
Circa1926
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.91 g


This is the first waterproof pocket watch of the Omega brand. According to the catalogue description, "A watch for colonial officers, miners, railway employees, etc. with a robust Staybrite steel case, unbreakable glass, protected against water, dust and humidity, and insensitive to temperature fluctuations".