Bill Sohne
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FIRST " WaterProof" Omega chronograph.. early example !
Hi Tom
I have a early Omega chronometre Pre-Rg movement with similar style caseback with the case serial number on the outside. My watch is from 1941.
The 33.3 CHRO chronograph in this auction appears to be a case reference CK 2077. The CK 2077 is the first water resistant wrist chronograph that Omega offered. This model was introduced in 1937. So the early exterior caseback would be correct for this model. I had an example from the late 40s that did not have the exterior case markings and only the case ref number and typical Omega markings inside..
It is an uncommon watch in what appears to be in excellent condition for its age.
Good Hunting
Bill Sohne
Very interesting 33.3 on the Bay fetches big $$$...
...what do you fellows make of it? Item # 280183965164 The back confuses me a little. Screw back seems early for this watch, though I am far from an expert on this era. Also, what does that external 8-digit case # signify, as it does not match the 7-digit...
FIRST " WaterProof" Omega chronograph.. early example !
Hi Tom I have a early Omega chronometre Pre-Rg movement with similar style caseback with the case serial number on the outside. My watch is from 1941. The 33.3 CHRO chronograph in this auction appears to be a case reference CK 2077. The CK 2077 is the fir...
Bill, is that the watch the 'officers chrono' museum piece was modelled on?
lovely looking piece. Graham
Musuem Officers Chrono
is described as the 1945 Officers Chronograph, which is reputed to be the year of introduction of the design. If this watch is from the 1930s, then no.
