Omega Omega Other Model 988 Watches index

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• Sale date : 11/11/2017

  Country : Switzerland

  
  

  Phillips #CH080217 - 2017-11 - THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION

  Geneva

  Lot ID : 240

   

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  Sold:

  • 27500
  • 22437
  • 31441

  Estimation:

  • 20000 - 30000
  • 16318 - 24477
  • 22866 - 34299

  
  

  Brand : Omega

  Collection : Omega Other Collection

  Model : Omega Other Model

  Reference : Omega - 988

  
  

  Category : Wrist Watch

  Condition : Like new

  Period : 1930's

  Movement : Mechanical

  Caliber : T

  Case material : Steel

  Reference Detail : CK 988

  Clasp type : Folding clasp

  Complications : Chronometre

  
  

  Omega Follow;Ref. CK 988;A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black retailed by Rud. Niklaus Bern

  
  

  Description : Manufacturer: Omega;Year: 1938;Reference No: CK 988;Movement No: 9'382'364;Case No: 9'554'580;Material: Stainless steel;Calibre: Manual, cal. 33.3, 17 jewels;Bracelet/Strap: Leather;Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle;Dimensions: 37mm. Diameter;Signed: Case, dial and movement signed;Accessories: Accompanied by a copy of Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs book and Omega Extract from the Archives confirming production for the present watch on 5 April 1938 and delivery to Switzerland. Furthermore, the dial is confirmed bearing the retailer name Rud. Niklaus, Berne.;Provenance: Phillips, Geneva 14 May 2016, Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs, lot 15.;Literature: The present watch is prominently illustrated in the book Omega Sportwatches, John Goldberger, page 24 and 25.;Provenance;Phillips, Geneva 14 May 2016, Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs, lot 15.;Catalogue Essay;The present watch, retailed by Rud. Niklaus in Berne, is a stunning watch fitted with a black lacquer dial and galvanic printed arabic numerals. It is a first generation example, evidenced by the wide cylindrical bezel, and "olive" pusher at 2'o'clock. While it seems that the retailer ceases to be in business today, a number of Omega watches in the early 20th century display the retailer's signature on the dial.;Most unusual is the case size of 37 millimeters, which was quite large for the period but remains incredibly modern today.;The case is furthermore preserved in excellent condition with sharp edges and facets.;This example is fitted with the beloved caliber 33.3, which was originally produced in 1933 by Lemania, with one pusher on top, and the other operated by pushing the crown. It was only later that the movement was modified to enable two separate pushers to start, stop and reset the chronograph function.;The present watch is furthermore preserved in literature. It is prominently illustrated in the book Omega Sportwatches, John Goldberger, page 24 and 25.

  Omega Follow;Ref. CK 988;A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black retailed by Rud. Niklaus Bern

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  Description : Manufacturer: Omega;Year: 1938;Reference No: CK 988;Movement No: 9'382'364;Case No: 9'554'580;Material: Stainless steel;Calibre: Manual, cal. 33.3, 17 jewels;Bracelet/Strap: Leather;Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle;Dimensions: 37mm. Diameter;Signed: Case, dial and movement signed;Accessories: Accompanied by a copy of Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs book and Omega Extract from the Archives confirming production for the present watch on 5 April 1938 and delivery to Switzerland. Furthermore, the dial is confirmed bearing the retailer name Rud. Niklaus, Berne.;Provenance: Phillips, Geneva 14 May 2016, Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs, lot 15.;Literature: The present watch is prominently illustrated in the book Omega Sportwatches, John Goldberger, page 24 and 25.;Provenance;Phillips, Geneva 14 May 2016, Start Stop Reset 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs, lot 15.;Catalogue Essay;The present watch, retailed by Rud. Niklaus in Berne, is a stunning watch fitted with a black lacquer dial and galvanic printed arabic numerals. It is a first generation example, evidenced by the wide cylindrical bezel, and "olive" pusher at 2'o'clock. While it seems that the retailer ceases to be in business today, a number of Omega watches in the early 20th century display the retailer's signature on the dial.;Most unusual is the case size of 37 millimeters, which was quite large for the period but remains incredibly modern today.;The case is furthermore preserved in excellent condition with sharp edges and facets.;This example is fitted with the beloved caliber 33.3, which was originally produced in 1933 by Lemania, with one pusher on top, and the other operated by pushing the crown. It was only later that the movement was modified to enable two separate pushers to start, stop and reset the chronograph function.;The present watch is furthermore preserved in literature. It is prominently illustrated in the book Omega Sportwatches, John Goldberger, page 24 and 25.
• Sale date : 14/05/2016

  Country : Switzerland

  
  

  Phillips #CH080016 - 2016-05 - Start-Stop-Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs

  Geneva

  Lot ID : 15

   

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  • 45000
  • 36716
  • 51449

  Estimation:

  • 20000 - 40000
  • 16318 - 32636
  • 22866 - 45732

  
  

  Brand : Omega

  Collection : Omega Other Collection

  Model : Omega Other Model

  Reference : Omega - 988

  
  

  Category :

  Case material : Steel

  Dial color : Black

  Reference Detail : CK988 . AN

  
  

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  Description : Ref. CK988.An extremely rare and attractive stainless steel chr...

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• Sale date : 16/11/2009

  Country : Switzerland

  
  

  Christies #1369 - 2009-11 - Important watches including a connoisseur's vision

  Geneva

  Lot ID : 224

   

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  Sold:

  • 4000
  • 3264
  • 4573

  Estimation:

  • 8000 - 12000
  • 6527 - 9791
  • 9146 - 13720

  
  

  Brand : Omega

  Collection : Omega Other Collection

  Model : Omega Other Model

  Reference : Omega - 988

  
  

  Category : Wrist Watch

  Period : 1930's

  Watch ID : 9016606 MANUFACTURED 1938

  Caliber : 33 CHRO

  Case form : Round

  Reference Detail : CK 988

  Complications : Chronometre, Tachymetre

  
  

  Omega. A rare and attractive stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch

  
  

  Description : Lot Description.Omega. A rare and attractive stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch.Signed Omega, ref. CK 988, movement no. 9'381'294, case no. 9'016'606, manufactured in 1938.Cal. 33.3 CHRO gilt-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions and blue tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, chronograph buttons in the band and in the crown, case, dial and movement signed.37 mm. diam..Special Notice.This lot is offered without reserve..View Lot Notes ›

  Omega. A rare and attractive stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch

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  Description : Lot Description.Omega. A rare and attractive stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch.Signed Omega, ref. CK 988, movement no. 9'381'294, case no. 9'016'606, manufactured in 1938.Cal. 33.3 CHRO gilt-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions and blue tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, chronograph buttons in the band and in the crown, case, dial and movement signed.37 mm. diam..Special Notice.This lot is offered without reserve..View Lot Notes ›