Swiss chromed steel pocket Olympic Chronograph Circa 1946

Split seconds chronograph with register by Omega
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A fine, rare and large Swiss chromed steel split seconds chronograph keyless lever pocket watch with 30 minute counter, circa 1946. This watch features a gilt brass movement with 21 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self compensating Breguet balance spring, and a swanneck micrometre regulator. It has a silver dial with a 1/5th second minute track and Arabic numerals painted in black, stylised blued steel hands, perpetual seconds at 6 o’clock, a totaliser for elapsed minutes (over 30 minutes) at 12 o’clock, and a central seconds hand for the chronograph with split second functions in blued steel and painted red. The round steel case has a smooth bezel, a fluted crown, and a clip on back. Case, dial, and movement signed. Delivered with its red plastic protection stand of the period.
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Diameter: 64 mm
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Signed: Omega Olympic Swiss made
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The red plastic case with an offwhite strap (reference W1733 with three pushers) was frequently used during official competitions, especially in the Olympic Games. We find it under references 1073 or 1078 at the Omega Museum of Bienne, alongside different models. The watch itself is known under the reference 1071.
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Good overall condition, well preserved dial, scratches and patina on the case.