Omega

• cal. 33.3 CHRO, manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • fine salmon dial with painted Arabic numerals, guilloché subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, inner telemeter and pulsometer scales, outer minute/second divisions, outermost tachometer scale, blued feuille hands • circular case, stepped bezel, round chronograph pushers, screw-down engraved case back • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph is operating, however it might benefit from a service in the near future. Dial in lovely condition with tiny scratches. Case with light scuffs from wear. Beautiful vintage model with very rare dial. Overall in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The chronograph calibre 33.3 CHRO was created by ‘Lemania Watch Orient’ in 1933. Very precise and highly reliable, the calibre 33.3 CHRO is  greatly admired by collectors. The dials of these chronographs featured a simple minute circle with or without a tachometer, telemeter or pulsometer or, more rarely (as in the present watch) with all three scales. With a salmon coloured dial and three scales in varying colours, the present lot is one of the rarest Ref.2077 models to have appeared at auction.

For similar watches, see Omega A Journey Through Time by Marco Richon pp. 534 and 535.