OMEGAMANIA

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Apr 15, 2007

LOT 295

Omega, ?Seamaster Professional Diver 300m?, No. 49, movement No. 56478710, Ref. BC 165.1503. Made in a limited edition of 50 examples in 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Seamaster line. Sold on July 26, 1999. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant 18K white gold gentleman`s wristwatch with skeletonized movement, helium escape valve, revolving bezel for the decompression times, and an 18K white gold deployant Omega clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, and certificate. This watch is sold with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a 2-year Omega guarantee.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, frosted revolving bezel graduated to 60 minutes, lyre lugs, screw-down crown protected by crown guard, helium escape valve at 10, glazed screw-down back with transparent center, sapphire crystals. D. Blue enamel chapter ring, applied luminous dot indexes, outer dot minute divisions, Seamaster logo at 6, Omega symbol at 12, large central aperture to view the movement. Luminous blued steel skeletonized hands. M. Cal. 2400, skeletonized, 21K gold and rhodium-plated, skeletonized and engraved, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, skeletonized 21K yellow gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41.5 mm. Thickness 12 mm.