#79 • Omega WWII British pilot's watch, ref 13322, manual wind

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

WW - Omega WWII British pilot's watch, ref 13322, circa 1943, manual wind, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original Dennison stainless steel snap back case, black leather strap, refinished silvered dial with black painted numerals, 16J cal 30T2, case s#7641 mvt s#9825233, caseback ref 13322, triple signed. While the standard British Ministry of Defense (MoD) commissioned ref of this model was 2292 and made from "Duralumin" alloy with fixed lug bars, British-made Dennison cases made from "Denisteel" with standard spring bars were used when they were faced with supply shortages. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide; excellent refinished dial with a few light surface spots and some paint loss to a few of the numerals; excellent-plus hands; polished case shows light wear, a few small dings on case sides and lugs; crown shows light wear and has several small dings; good plastic crystal. Estimate: $600 - $1,200 JH-79329