Omega

• cal. 911 manual winding copper-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • gray dial, luminescent baton indexes, luminescent baton hands, blue hand indicating secondary time zone, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer white ring for chronograph scale, bordered by black rotating ring • large cushion-form water-resistant-type case with two round chronograph pushers in the band, crown for 24-hour ring adjustment at 10 o'clock, screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Omega bracelet

Overall this watch is in beautiful and unused near-new-old-stock condition. The movement is running and chronograph and secondary time zone function properly. It might need service soon as it might not have ever been serviced. The dial is clean and the luminescent paint has all aged to a nice, even yellow color. The rubbed gasket to the bezel has started to come apart and has gone inside the dial near 3 and 4 o'clock, but also is visible on the outside of the bezel. The case overall is very nice with almost no wear at all. The outside of the back still retains its factory purple protective waxy film. There is one scratch to the case back and the back of the bottom left lug where someone carelessly opened the watch. The back is loose. The bracelet is very tight and is stamped 1162.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by original Flightmaster Directions for Use and fitted presentation box.

Omega launched the Flightmaster line of watches in 1969 as a pilot's watch that could compete with Rolex's GMT-Master. Omega's model features a chronograph and second time zone that is easily adjustable for varying changes in location, unlike the Rolex watch where the hand is not adjustable.

The present model, the Ref. 145.0036 is the second version in the Flightmaster series. In this edition, the subsidiary dial at 9 o'clock shows subsidiary seconds, whereas in the first version, that dial showed day and night 24-hour indication. This change came as a result of the feedback from professional pilots who told Omega that they could not see at a quick glance if the watch was running while the chronograph was not in use.

The present reference is known as the 'Pilot' model, as it was intended for use by professional pilots, rather than amateur day-trippers. The yellow cadmium coating to the chronograph hands were easier to see in the dark of a cockpit at night. In addition, the crystal of the watch was pressure-fitted into the case with a rubber gasket that would better withstand the pressure changes caused by decompression from high altitudes.

The present example is exceptionally rare as it appears to have never been worn. The purple protective coating to the back is still intact, there are no surface scratches to the outside of the case and the bracelet is extremely tight and unworn. Examples, such as the present, in such excellent condition are only rarely seen in the market.