JEWELLERY, FINE & APPLIED ART AUCTION Tuesday, 21 June 2022 - 10:00 AM start
A rare Omega Marine wristwatch, c.1939, the first watch tested to withstand underwater depths, design patented 1932.
Realised: $3,000 plus premium
Lot Details
With an innovative case design, the watch is held within a secondary case that clipped onto the interior case. As the watch descended to deeper depths and pressure increased, the clip tightened to the case and improved watertightness. Two separate crystals protected the dial within. Originally promoted as successfully tested (at lake Geneva) to withstand a depth of 73 meters during a 30-minute time period. The steel case is marked and stamped with patent numbers and logos. Inner case back with serial 9392965. Case size: 24 x 34mm. Later leather strap. Clip engraved with previous owner's name.
