Swiss extremely precise deck chronometer Caliber DDR Circa 1911

Nickel deck watch by Omega Chronometre
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A rare Swiss extremely precise showcase deck chronometer Caliber DDR with original wooden box, circa 1911. Only 180 examples of this small series have been produced.
Nickel polished reeded case with screw back. Signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and blued Breguet hands. 1/2 plate movement, frosted, gilt, 23 jewels, screwed gold chatons, Guillaume gold screw compensation balance and cam-type fine adjusting device.
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Dimensions: 145 x 130 x 55 mm
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Signed: Omega Chronometre
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Marco Richon explains this type of movement in his book “OMEGA, die Geschichte einer großen Marke” (OMEGA, the story of a great brand) in 1993: “This extremely precise chronometer with its excellent finish embodies the very finest level of quality that has ever been archived in a factory at the turn of the century…”. The abbreviation “DDR” stands for the highest quality OMEGA produces.