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tonif · 15 January 2021, 06:01 PM

Hi all,

I got from my grandfather old Omega I think its from 1940s (just my guess). Need help to identify watch model and maybe how much is worth. Thank you.

ree7 · 15 January 2021, 06:48 PM

Looks like a CK 2048
As for approx price:
USD 18,750 sold
https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-om...jectID=6003234

USD 27,960 asking
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/1939-...id16828644.htm

But these older chronographs vary a lot depending on conditions.

MILGAUSS88 · 16 January 2021, 12:20 AM

Wow, very nice.

FTX I · 16 January 2021, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Wow, very nice.

+1

AdamW · 17 January 2021, 03:37 AM

That is awesome! What a wonderful thing to get. Does it run?

tonif · 17 January 2021, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamW

That is awesome! What a wonderful thing to get. Does it run?

Yes

MILGAUSS88 · 17 January 2021, 09:31 AM

Lets, put it this way. I have been collecting for 30 years, I personally have owned, probably 200+ vintage Omegas, gone to watch shows and auctions, and I have never seen that model in person.
The dial looks to be original, the case is in excellent condition. That is a very nice watch.

On the 2 watches listed above, the Christies photo appears to be photo shopped. So who knows what condition the watch was really in.
The second watch has the same reference but a different pusher set up. Was it modified? Ones this early it is hard to know. The watch companies were not as consistent as seem people like to believe when you get back to the 40's and before.

I will agree with Christie's statement about the watch:
" It is an exceptional opportunity for a collector to acquire one of the most iconic and rarest chronographs in OMEGA’s history. "

ree7 · 17 January 2021, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

The second watch has the same reference but a different pusher set up. Was it modified?

Not modified. They are just different versions.

tonif · 17 January 2021, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Lets, put it this way. I have been collecting for 30 years, I personally have owned, probably 200+ vintage Omegas, gone to watch shows and auctions, and I have never seen that model in person.
The dial looks to be original, the case is in excellent condition. That is a very nice watch.

On the 2 watches listed above, the Christies photo appears to be photo shopped. So who knows what condition the watch was really in.
The second watch has the same reference but a different pusher set up. Was it modified? Ones this early it is hard to know. The watch companies were not as consistent as seem people like to believe when you get back to the 40's and before.

I will agree with Christie's statement about the watch:
" It is an exceptional opportunity for a collector to acquire one of the most iconic and rarest chronographs in OMEGA’s history. "

Thank you for this beautiful post. so I’ve got something really special?

Ringhio · 17 January 2021, 11:51 PM

Congratulations, the watch is beautiful.
The bracelet is not at the same level, you can take it out if you want, and dress the chrono with a new band.
Wondering what an Omega Boutique would say about the piece!
I believe they have a service that provides formal identification and authenticity of the reference.

15 January 2021, 06:01 PM	#1
tonif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Croatia Posts: 13	Help identifying omega old watch Hi all, I got from my grandfather old Omega I think its from 1940s (just my guess). Need help to identify watch model and maybe how much is worth. Thank you.

17 January 2021, 03:37 AM	#5
AdamW "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Adam Location: In my head Watch: this space Posts: 798	That is awesome! What a wonderful thing to get. Does it run? __________________ Adam " I don't have a microwave oven but I do have a clock that occasionally cooks $h!t" - Mitch Hedburgh

17 January 2021, 09:31 AM	#7
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,261	Lets, put it this way. I have been collecting for 30 years, I personally have owned, probably 200+ vintage Omegas, gone to watch shows and auctions, and I have never seen that model in person. The dial looks to be original, the case is in excellent condition. That is a very nice watch. On the 2 watches listed above, the Christies photo appears to be photo shopped. So who knows what condition the watch was really in. The second watch has the same reference but a different pusher set up. Was it modified? Ones this early it is hard to know. The watch companies were not as consistent as seem people like to believe when you get back to the 40's and before. I will agree with Christie's statement about the watch: " It is an exceptional opportunity for a collector to acquire one of the most iconic and rarest chronographs in OMEGA’s history. " Last edited by MILGAUSS88; 17 January 2021 at 09:31 AM.. Reason: .

15 January 2021, 06:48 PM	#2
ree7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Asia Posts: 113	Looks like a CK 2048 As for approx price: USD 18,750 sold https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-om...jectID=6003234 USD 27,960 asking https://www.chrono24.com/omega/1939-...id16828644.htm But these older chronographs vary a lot depending on conditions.

16 January 2021, 12:20 AM	#3
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,261	Wow, very nice.

17 January 2021, 11:51 PM	#10
Ringhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 471	Congratulations, the watch is beautiful. The bracelet is not at the same level, you can take it out if you want, and dress the chrono with a new band. Wondering what an Omega Boutique would say about the piece! I believe they have a service that provides formal identification and authenticity of the reference.

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