OMEGA, STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH FOR THE MALAYAN FORCES, REF. CK 2444Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 5,250
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USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
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OMEGA, STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH FOR THE MALAYAN FORCES, REF. CK 2444
Place de la Taconnerie 8, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
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Lot Essay
An excellent and very well preserved example of Omega’s military waterproof wristwatch made for the British Government with special luminous dial and case with fixed strap lugs, the screw back engraved with the British broad arrow military issue mark. Interestingly this particular watch was destined for the Malayan armed forces, Malaya being under British colonial rule until 1957.
The caliber 30 T2 movements fitted into the military issue watches of reference CK 2444 were specially adjusted in four positions to within ten seconds per day, the same as a chronometer.
This reference is illustrated and discussed in: Omega – A Journey Through Time, Marco Richon, p. 236.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The movement is very clean in appearance but may benefit from a servicing soon. The dial is nice, clean and very well preserved, luminous material appears to be original. The case shows some very light surface scratches and light rubbing from normal use, some slightly deeper small scratches near the case opening slots. The case back has been exchanged, possibly during a servicing. Modern NATO strap. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
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OMEGA, STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH FOR THE MALAYAN FORCES, REF. CK 2444Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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