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Omega
Ref. CK2039
Giant
An extremely rare, oversized, and well-preserved stainless steel wristwatch with lacquered black dial, extract from the archives, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $30,000 - 60,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Omega
- Year
- 1938
- Reference No
- CK2039
- Movement No
- 8’647’763
- Case No
- 8’886’215
- Model Name
- Giant
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 37.6S, 15 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, and movement signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by an Omega Extract from the Archives dated June 7th, 2021 confirming production of the present watch on December 8th, 1938 and sold to Poland. Further accompanied by an Omega presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present CK 2039 is a remarkable and breathtaking watch measuring a massive 44mm in diameter which was absolutely gargantuan for the era: at the time gentleman’s dress watches usually measured between 31 and 35 mm in diameter, with 37 mm already considered oversized. Introduced in 1938, Omega’s reference CK 2039 is a wonderful example of Omega’s diverse production prior to their famed association with the American space race in the mid-20th century. These models were made for the Polish market and the present example is one of the rarest of all Omega wristwatches. Inside is the Omega caliber 37.6S, a robust pocket watch movement most often used in early military or aviator watches.
Elevating the present watch’s importance is the never-before-seen lacquered black dial, remaining beautifully preserved and highly glossy. The condition of the case is equally impressive, with minimal signs of wear considering its age and remarkably, in our opinion, having never been polished. Offered for the first time publicly by an important collector, the watch will appeal to all connoisseurs due to its exceptional rarity, outstanding quality, and contemporary dimensions.
Elevating the present watch’s importance is the never-before-seen lacquered black dial, remaining beautifully preserved and highly glossy. The condition of the case is equally impressive, with minimal signs of wear considering its age and remarkably, in our opinion, having never been polished. Offered for the first time publicly by an important collector, the watch will appeal to all connoisseurs due to its exceptional rarity, outstanding quality, and contemporary dimensions.
Omega
Swiss | 1848Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.
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