13th Jul, 2019 11:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 205
 

205

A Rare World War II Royal Air Force ''Weems'' Pilot's Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega, ref

A Rare World War II Royal Air Force "Weems" Pilot's Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega, ref: CK2129, circa 1940, (calibre 234SC) lever movement signed and numbered 9008840, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, blued hands, centre seconds, bottom screw down crown to release bi-directional bezel, fixed bars between lugs, snap-on back stamped inside staybrite and Omega fab Suisse, 9947636, Bonklip steel bracelet with clasp stamped pat no.349657, 33mm wide see illustration

This is known to be one of the most collectable RAF wristwatches on the market. It is understood that only 2000 pieces (ref:CK2129) were produced for the Air Ministry in the Second World War.

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

11.06.19. Case with surface scratches, case sides and bezel with minor dents, scratched back cover, back cover appears to show very faint signs near to the edge of some letters, in my opinion the military marks to the back cover could have been erased at some time, dial is discoloured and stained, outer minute track is rubbed and the Arabic numerals with minor wear, movement needs cleaning, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I), 13th Jul, 2019

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