1936 Rare Omega model Ck944 Deco Rectangular Wristwatch in Staybrite steel curved case

Product Code: AWCOM3637

Availability:In stock

This Watch

We are delighted to be able to offer this quite stunning 1930s Omega piece. A rarity indeed and This model hardly ever appears for sale!
The case of this watch has a two-piece body, overlapping, straight lugs, the crown set in the band of the case, concave back to ensure comfort and a dust cap to protect the famous omega T17 caliber

The dial has likely had previous restoration in its long life but true to its original and very fine work. It  has a mix of Arabic numerals and classic Deco baton markers, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and blue steel hands.

The movement is the famous cal. T17 with 15 jewels and lateral lever escapement.

The case of this watch was designed to give maximum protection to the movement.  It was made at a time when Omega devoted a great deal of effort to case design in order to ensure that the movements were properly protected. The inner Movement cover was apparently also a protection against magnetic fields.

Staybrite is the name of a steel alloy containing 0.2% carbon, 18% chromium and 8% nickel.  It is a stainless material that takes a fine polish and was therefore often used for making watch cases.  It is probably the type of stainless steel that has been most widely used by watch companies.  
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Extra Points

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.

This watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.

For a watch of this age, we would recommended that it is considered for occasional use, once or twice a week. This is largely because watches of this age weren't built to deal with modern life. Most do not have dust proofing, shock absorption and are easily magnetised. Please do try and keep the watch away from magnets such as computers, phones, speakers etc.

What we think

This is such a rare find. A gorgeous Omega Deco wristwatch with a twist and in great condition.  Looks great on both males and females. Large in length for a watch of this vintage at 40mm and we managed to pair it on a fabulous vintage strap too , tapering to fit the vintage omega Buckle. To finish off the package it comes in a cool later red omega clam type red box. 


Spec Stuff

Reference : 8673637 / CK 994
Movement : Cal. T17
Age : 1931/1940
Specific Age : Circa. 1936
Case Size : 22mm
Case Thickness : 9mm
Lug to Lug :
40mm
Lugs :
19mm
Condition :
 Pre-Owned
Box & Papers :
later red clam Box
Case Material :
Staybrite / Stainless Steel
Service History :
12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty

1936 Rare Omega model Ck944 Deco Rectangular Wristwatch in Staybrite steel curved case