Omega chronograph ref. CK2279 (-4 variant) sporting the Lemania/Omega 321 movement, this version is the CH27 C12 and is rhodium plated unlike the later copper 321s but is a transitional movement as it has incabloc shock protection on the balance (Omega implemented incabloc in 1946). Serial dates it from as early as 1947 and the OXG mark on the movement means it was a US import watch. This was promoted with the then upcoming 1944 Summer Olympics but of course those Olympics were never held. The watch itself is keeping great time for such an old watch, within a minute or so per day. It features a two-tone patina dial which exhibits some fading on the upper half (these watches have no water/moisture resistance) with silver indices and a gold 12 hour marker. The uniquely 1940s Omega hands are a matte finish. The case diameter is 35mm (excluding the crown). Everything is original on the watch sans the acrylic crystal, Omega bracelet (not 100% sure if original) and Veblenist taupe strap. The original contrast, polish and brushed finish is still preserved on the watch case as well. There is some pitting on the caseback (looks consistent with NATO/ZULU pitting) and a pit on the crown along with hairline scratches but nothing that takes away from the watch. It was serviced (movement only, no polishing, cleaning, or redial) a year ago at NOSTime in Korea and the movement is remarkably clean. The watch does suffer from the infamous Lemania stutter (the chronograph seconds counter stutters due to worn gears) but it neither effects the timekeeping nor chronograph features and it is recommended not to replace the worn gear. I bought it approximately a year and a half ago from a vintage watch shop in Germany, I believe I'm the fourth owner.

I'm asking $4200 OBO (Non-US buyers please advise shipping costs are independent and I will NOT ship uninsured or declare a false value)

No trades.