OMEGA - Lot 76

OMEGA Circa 1940 Steel bracelet chronograph Case: round, back with snap closure, signed Dial: two-tone silvered, Arabic numerals, two counters for 30 minutes and seconds, scale and tachometer, signed Movement: mechanical, cal. 28.9CHRO T2, signed Buckle: steel pin buckle, signed Diameter: 32 mm Provenance: by direct descent to the current owner. This watch belonged to a young lieutenant in the French Air Force, who was tragically killed in a flying accident on March 1, 1940, at the age of 23. Since then, the watch has been carefully preserved by his family, along with a piece of the wing from his aircraft (Morane-Saulnier MS-405) and his ceremonial gloves. These items will be handed over to the purchaser, along with two press articles from March 1 and 2, 1940, giving details of the flight accident. A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter and telemeter signed by Omega Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Traces of wear and tear visible throughout Original dial in good condition Movement in good working order, but needs servicing Condition report given as an indication : Sold as is, without warranty Signs of wear from use visible throughout Original dial, well preserved Movement is ticking but plan for standard overhaul