Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Name: Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Brand: Omega
Price: 1948.26 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2487. Made in 1950's Case three-body, polished and brushed, curved "propeller" lugs, snap on case back. Dial honeycomb with applied gilt baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt arrow hands. Manual wind movement, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Creator:

Omega

Case Material:

Stainless Steel,Steel

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Diameter: 1.38 in (35 mm)

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950's

Condition:

Seller Location:

Firenze, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1203808121

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