Watch : Omega T17 Curvex Wrist Watch, 1939, WW2

UK Postage Only For This Item The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely. This is the calibre T17, first introduced in 1934 and so called because of its tonneau shape and 17mm width. The movement was in production until 1943. It is fully signed and it has the serial number 9,084,705 which dates it back to 1939. The movement is protected by an inner cover. The watch measures 25mm wide excluding the winding crown and 39mm high and 32.5mm high excluding the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in good condition for such an early piece, some surface scratching to the bottom right hand corner of the front, and some marking to the corners of the case back. The stepped design is unusual, and typical of the Art Deco period. The curved lens is in good condition. The signed dial is in its original finish, and there is some age related freckling and darkening. Original hands. The watch comes on a vintage leather strap, possibly the original as it has been sewn on. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.