Lot 42
Omega. An unusual 18k yellow gold mechanical single-button chronograph wristwatch
Ref.4126, Case No.276347, Movement No.467494, made circa 1939
Auction: London Watches | Lots 18 - 124 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Frosted gilt 17 jewel movement with steel chronograph levers, silvered dial with applied gilt alternate index and numerals, outer scale calibrated to 20, outermost Base 1000 scale, subsidiary dials for running seconds and 30 minute register, dagger hands, hinged 18k gold circular case with wire lugs, on brown leather strap with plain gilt buckle.
Dimensions
Diameter 38mm. Approx. total weight 52g.
Footnote
The chronograph minute dial features markers at the 3, 6 and 9 minutes, as was typical for the era. This was for timing telephone calls as they were charged in 3 minute increments.
