Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Mar 19, 2003

LOT 89

Omega, "De Ville Coaxial Skeleton", Certified Chronometer, No. 03/33. Produced in a limited edition of 33 examples circa 2000.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Omega deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 8,050

C .three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, stepped bezel and lugs, sapphire crystals.D. transparent with matte silver outer ring dial, blued steel indexes. "Feuille" skeletonized blued steel hands.M. Cal. 2402, skeletonized and hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, coaxial escapement, four-arm Omega monometallic balance with two regulating micro screws on the rim adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2
Movement: 1
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

This lot is part of a series of special limited edition watches produced by Omega to introduce the new De Ville line of timepieces with coaxial escapement. The series consisted of 1 unique example in platinum; 3 sets of three watches each in 18K yellow, red and white gold; 33 watches each in 18K yellow ,red and white gold.The coaxial escapement was developed and patented in 1980 by Dr. George Daniels. It represents the first practical new watch escapement in the 250 years following the invention of the lever escapement by Thomas Mudge in the 18th century. Its advantages are considerably reduced friction, greater precision, finer tolerances, an increased lifespan and longer intervals between servicings. The result of 20 years of research and development by Dr. Daniels and 5 years of extensive testing by OMEGA, its to date the only timepiece in regular production with this type of escapement.