238 Omega Extremely Well Preserved and Collectible, Chronomètre Wristwatch in Pink Gold, With Pink Two Tone Sector Dial
Estimate: €6,000 – 12,000
Sold (Premium)€7,800
Model: Chronometre
Case Material: Pink Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1950's
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 30 T2 SC R
Case N°: 10633857
Movement N°: 9919243
Dimensions: 34 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
The late 1940s to the early 1950s marked a captivating era in the world of horology. During this period, Omega embarked on a journey of experimentation, crafting a diverse range of chronometers and producing variants with nuanced details. This vintage Omega chronometer stands as an exclusive exemplar of a time-only wristwatch, making it an outstanding choice for discerning Omega collectors, possibly boasting a unique dial configuration. Encased in an impressive pink gold original French case with French hallmarks, it adds to its allure. Notably, Omega, during that time, had the authorization to produce cases directly in France. The renowned caliber 30 mm, Omega’s inaugural movement with a red gilt finish, was conceived by Henri Kneuss, introduced in 1939, leaving an indelible mark on watchmaking history for a quarter of a century. The chronometer iteration, now identified as 30 SC T2 RG, achieved remarkable feats at the Neuchâtel, Geneva, and Kew Observatory Contests, earning acclaim as the most precise wristwatch caliber ever tested. The “RG” designation, signifying “Regulation,” highlighted the special index regulation. Beyond housing one of Omega’s iconic movements, the presented lot boasts a pink-gold case, exceptionally well-preserved with visible hallmarks. While pink dials were a common feature in pink gold watches from the 1940s, this timepiece stands out with its extremely rare dial configuration. Notably, the dial not only features the distinctive two-tone pink color but also incorporates black printing for the Arabic indexes and for the outer minutes and seconds scale, divided into four sectors, reminiscent of the highly sought-after sector dials. Omega wristwatches equipped with this caliber are unequivocally positioned among the mid-twentieth-century elite in the realm of “time-only” wristwatches. They seamlessly blend historical and aesthetic charm, making this particular watch a holy grail discovery, especially with its opulent and rare dial configuration.