Post by Houston on Nov 16, 2007 17:08:32 GMT -5
OMEGA ST CHRISTOPHER’S WATCH
This very fine and rare center seconds, Staybrite mid-sized traveller’s wristwatch which dates back to 1939 bears an unusual silver and enamel dial depicting the universally-recognisable image of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers. Curiously, it also features a rotating bezel for calculating elapsed time.
The solid, polished and brushed case featured an inclined rotating bezel with serrated edges and straight lugs. The dial is a matte two-tone silver with a central green enameled medallion depicting the popular image of St. Christopher wading through a river with a walking stick and carrying on his shoulder the Christ child against a “rays of glory” background. Black Dauphine numerals are set alongside an outer minute and seconds track while blued steel “éventail” or fan hands are employed in conjunction with a blued steel center seconds hand that features a circular counterweight. The OMEGA St. Christopher’s watch is powered by the rhodium-plated cal 23.4 SC movement bearing 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring and index regulator. The watch is by no means large indeed by any standard, with a case measuring 28.5 mm in diamater and possessing a depth of just 9.5 mm. The watch retailed for 725 French francs in 1939 which was considered an extremely high price at that time.
Note - Staybrite is a steel alloy containing 0.2% carbon, 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is a corrosion and heat-resistant stainless steel that takes a fine polish and is therefore often used for making watch cases. Like 316L it was used in the manufacture of hospital equipment.
Pictures – antiquorum.com
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Please Note that our Homage to Bienne Series was created to present the timeless beauty and desirability of rare and unique OMEGA watches. As such most of these items are discontinued though some may be replaced by newer models
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but then again, has anyone else seen one of these? 
