OMEGA CHRONOGRAPH STEEL REF. 2079

Reference

Year

Movement

Dial

Subdials

Case

Pushers

Strap

Signed

Diameter

Description

CK 2079

Manufactured in 1939

Cal. 33.3 CHRO T1, nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels

Two-tone silvered dial with Arabic numerals; inner spiral blue tachymetre and red telemetre scales; outer black five-minute divisions and blue tachymetre scale

Two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register

Circular stainless steel case with facetted downturned lugs and snap-on back

Two oval chronograph buttons integrated into the band

Lizard strap with stainless steel buckle

Case, dial, and movement signed Omega

37.5 mm

This rare Omega chronograph, reference CK 2079, is a stunning example of pre-war Swiss horology and one of the most collectible iterations of the Calibre 33.3 chronograph family. The dial is exceptionally well-balanced, featuring elegant two-tone silver finishing that enhances both legibility and aesthetic appeal. The combination of blue tachymetre and red telemetre scales spiraling within the dial is a hallmark of classic chronograph design, often seen in military and scientific timepieces of the era.

Housed in a robust 37.5 mm stainless steel case—a generous size for the period—the watch retains its original oval pushers and facetted downturned lugs, offering both historical integrity and visual charm. The revered Cal. 33.3 CHRO T1 movement inside not only underscores Omega’s technical advancements of the time but also laid the groundwork for future developments in chronograph calibres, including those used by Lemania and in Speedmaster lineages.

Highly sought after by vintage collectors, this Omega CK 2079 is a rare opportunity to acquire an early, manually wound chronograph that blends precision engineering with timeless design.