100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 293

Omega, 'Speedmaster Professional', circa 1970. Production of the Speedmaster started in 1957.Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers andtachometer, with black bezel. Accompanied by a stainless steel Omega bracelet.

CHF 2,300 - 3,000

USD 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 2,990

C. three-body, polished and brushed, engraved screwed case back, dust-protecting cap, tachometer graduation onthe bezel, stylized lapidated lugs. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hourand 30 minute registers. 'Skeleton' tritium-coated hands. M. 13''' Cal. 861, copper colored, 17 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1

As new

Notes

Engraved on the back: 'Flight qualified by Nasa for all manned space missions - The first watch worn on the moon',and the Speedmaster logo.A similar watch is published in 'Omega Saga' by MARCO RICHON, p. 383.