18ct yellow gold OMEGA 28.9 chronograph wristwatch. Made 1943

18ct yellow gold OMEGA 28.9 chronograph wristwatch. Made 1943Initially introduced in 1932, the '28. 9' chronograph was OMEGA's first small wrist chronograph, made in both stainless steel or gold. Primarily designed to be a sportsman's watch, it was eventually used by pilots and commanders. (including Amelia Earhart's 28. 9 T1 enamel dial). By 1943 the 28. 9 had been phased out then discontinued but not before paving the way for the 33. 3 calibre, the 27 CHRO, and later the calibre 321 & 861. Brand: OMEGA Year:

Features/complications: Subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock

statistical analysis

Features/complications: Hunter case and minute repeater chronograph

Model: Minute repeater

SKU: 03277

as well as sporting events

Reference: 9804

SKU: 02962

This was most famously the demonstrated in the 21st Century collection from 1969 which included a host of integrated bracelet watches

It played a crucial role in establishing Omega's early reputation for crafting precise and high-quality timepieces

sub dials and luminous hour markers

Made: 1974