A Patek Philippe Archive accompanies this rare timepiece. This beauty is powered by a manual wind Caliber 12-400 movement. The inscription on the case back is bold and beautiful. The subsidiary seconds register at 6 oclock pops and adds to the vintage look. The original black dial with applied Arabic and triangular markers does show some aging if you look closely but it only adds to the beauty of this vintage watch. The oversized round case measures 35mm in diameter and has gorgeous flared claw lugs. The watch we are presenting here is one of those rare and exceptional timepieces. There were approximately 100 of these special Patek Philippe's for GM executives with only 20 made with black dials. Patek Philippe also added a GM to the standard reference number to distinguish these watches. The case backs were engraved with the name of the executive with their dates of service. Amazing American and Swiss timepieces from the 1880s - 1960s. In the 1950's General Motors Overseas Operations commissioned special timepieces for their top overseas executives upon retirement. San Diego, CA Gold Ruby Lane Exclusive since 2012. This seconds hand halt mechanism is very rare for the time period and allowed the wearer to set the time precisely when stopping the seconds during the time setting. The stainless steel, screw back, single-button chronograph was favored for resistance and ease of use by pilots, the white dial for legibility as well as luminous markers and hands, but what really sets these military Omega column-wheel chronographs apart is the hacking mechanism of the Lemania Caliber 2221. Both versions are extremely rare with less than 400 pieces combined (95pcs approx of HA60 and 275 approx of HA62) and seldom seen in such excellent condition. These single pusher chronographs were made in 2 batches as seen on the caseback issue part number starting with either HA or HA. The Omega ones are considered to be the most valuable among collectors. In the early 1960’s, Royal Canadian Air Force commissioned 5 companies to produce white dial single pusher chronographs: Lemania, Omega, Rodania, Birks and Breitling. It is in amazing all original condition with an unpolished case and mint dial. This a very rare variation of the Omega Military one button chronograph for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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