Dial: original black dial turned tropical brown with radium indexes
Functions: chronograph
Crystal: domed plexiglass
Bracelet: Gay Frères stainless steel bracelet from the 1960s
Reference: CK 2451
Period of production: 1940s
Special feature: caseback engraved with the Argentine Air Force emblem
Condition: excellent, a rare example with strong historical value
Key Features
Rare Omega CK 2451 issued to the Argentine Air Force
Original tropical dial with radium indexes, highly desirable among collectors
Military engraving on the caseback, an authentic and historically significant detail
Gay Frères bracelet from the 1960s, perfectly consistent with the period
Historical Context
During the 1940s, Omega supplied chronographs to various military forces around the world, including the Argentine Air Force. Reference CK 2451 is one of the most representative models of this military production, valued for its robustness, legibility and precision. Examples featuring original military engravings on the caseback are particularly sought after by collectors today. This watch, with its tropical dial and Gay Frères bracelet, represents a rare combination of history, technical quality and aesthetic appeal.
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