18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Omega: A Rare Second World War Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Royal Air Force Air Ministry Issue "Weems" Wristwatch, signed Omega, "Weems", 1939, issued in 1940, (calibre 23.4SC) lever movement signed and numbered 9053059, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 60-minute calibrated bezel with a screw down button in the band to secure the bezel, fixed bars between lugs, snap-on back engraved A.M Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd MK VIIA 6B/159 5089/40, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Omega Swiss Made and numbered 9948248
33mm wide
The Weems system allowed the wearer to set the exact time via the seconds hand. The wearer turns the bezel, synchronizing against an external time signal, then secures the bezel with the screw button. The Mk VIIA code 6B/159 were issued to pilots.
Sold for £6,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Case with surface scratches, case with rust and dirt marks in parts, bezel is sliding correctly when unscrewing the lower crown, military engraved marks to the back cover are clear and not rubbed, winding crown is bent on the winding stem and is not straight when hand setting the watch, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish is discoloured and slightly stained in parts, movement plates are dirty, movement is fully wound and not working.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm and morning of the sale from 8am.
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