37 :: Rare Omega Marine 14k gentleman's wristwatch, U.S.A. Pat, no. 1907700, square black dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, crown at the twelve position, associated Bentima Star cal. 2335 15 jewel ETA movement, sliding two-piece case inscribed Omega and numbered twice, 8859179, with flip lock clasp to the reverse, U.S. PAT. APPL No. 520.818, modern tan leather strap, 23mm - **The Omega "Marine" was the first dive watch, the first watch specifically tested and qualified for diving. It was first worn whilst diving by Commander Yves Le Prieur, a French Naval Officer and inventor of the Aqualung
Rare Omega Marine 14k gentleman's wristwatch, U.S.A. Pat, no. 1907700, square black dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, crown at the twelve position, associated Bentima Star cal. 2335 15 jewel ETA movement, sliding two-piece case inscribed Omega and numbered twice, 8859179, with flip lock clasp to the reverse, U.S. PAT. APPL No. 520.818, modern tan leather strap, 23mm - **The Omega "Marine" was the first dive watch, the first watch specifically tested and qualified for diving. It was first worn whilst diving by Commander Yves Le Prieur, a French Naval Officer and inventor of the Aqualung
Estimate: £800-1200
Sold For: £800.00
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Sale Date: 22nd May 2019
Sale Name: The Watch Auction