20th Mar, 2015 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 167
 

167

A Military Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega, circa 1951, (calibre 283) lever

A Military Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega, circa 1951, (calibre 283) lever movement numbered 12905071, dust cover, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, broad arrow and a T in a circle, screw back engraved with a broad arrow and numbered 6645 101000 6B/542 1832/53, inside back cover numbered 2777 1, 36mm wide

This 1953 Royal British Air Force issue wristwatch was made in a limited number and produced for pilots and officers.

Sold for £850
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

28.11.14, Case with surface scratches and very minor dents to the lugs and bezel, later strap, plexi glass with small scratches, dial with slight staining, outer luminous dot and baton markers slightly faded and lacking in parts, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 20th Mar, 2015

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