Swiss chronometer made for the American market Circa 1906

Gold pocket chronometer
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A very rare Swiss 14 carat gold open faced keyless chronometer pocket watch made for the American market by Omega, circa 1906. Retailed by Arthur Everts & Co in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. A smooth case. Original white enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. The high grade caliber DDR chronometer movement with 23 jewels, a lever escapement, screwed gold chatons, a diamond endstone and fine adjusting device. Dial signed by the retailer, movement signed by the watchmaker and retailer.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 80 g
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Signed: Ω Omega 
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These rare, prime quality Omega chronometers were made in Switzerland from 1905 to 1911 and mainly exported to the U.S.A and Canada. Only 900 pieces were made.