Lot 86

OMEGA Early Tank-Style Wristwatch in Steel

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Estimate:
$400 - $800
Sold For:
$406
Brand:
OMEGA
Category:
Watch
Sold for $406

CIRCA: 1920
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 22 mm wide x 38 mm lug to lug
DIAL: White with fancy applied Arabic hour markers, outer 24-hour track, and seconds subregister at the “6” hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Reddish brown leather strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/2 to 7-1/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only

Wristwatches became popular after WWI, evidenced by this very early OMEGA from 1920. The present example has a steel case and original dial, making it exceedingly rare.

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