Omega

• cal. 861 copper nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • black dial, painted luminescent baton indexes, luminescent baton hands, white luminescent chronograph hand, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials with constant seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers, outer minute markers with 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel case, black bezel calibrated for tachometer scale, round chronograph pushers, faceted lugs, later sapphire crystal display case back • case, dial, and movement signed 

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall good vintage condition with light wear, scuffing, and marks consistent with use and age. left side case band with a 4 mm indentation, scuffing, scratches, and marks throughout. Upper left and rug lug with some heavier nicks and scuffs. Lower lugs with wear and small nicks. Some light surface marks to the backs of the lugs. Bezel insert aged to a soft grey. Some areas of loss/ scratches especially from 6-12. Dial aged to a soft grey. Light oxidation to the luminescent areas. Some marks and debris. Movement in very good condition.
"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."