Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 28
Omega.
Prototype, Ref. 145.0022/345.022, Speedmaster professional, Moonwatch, Chronograph, Minute and hour counters, Black dial, so-called "Sea horse", limited edition especially made for the 150th anniversary of the manufacture N°000 / 150, Gold-plated metal
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
USD 114,000 - 226,000 / HKD 890,000 - 1,770,000 / CHF 104,000 - 208,000
A possibly unique, previously unknown and of the highest rarity, Omega “Speedmater”, “Replica Broad Arrow”, Prototype, with gold-plated test case numbered 000 / 150, made for the 150th anniversary of the Brand in 1998.
Gold-plated metal, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel engraved, black colour dial with radial luminous indexes and, in the centre, a seahorse applied motif, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/6 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band), with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Test case numbered. Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, a seahorse and the name “Speedmaster”, the mention “The first watch worn on the moon” and “Flight-qualified by nasa for all manned space mission”.
Gold-plated metal, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel engraved, black colour dial with radial luminous indexes and, in the centre, a seahorse applied motif, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/6 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band), with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Test case numbered. Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, a seahorse and the name “Speedmaster”, the mention “The first watch worn on the moon” and “Flight-qualified by nasa for all manned space mission”.
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Grade: |
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Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”; prototype; limited edition especially made for the 150th anniversary of the Manufacture, No. 000 / 150
Reference 145.0022/345.022
Year 1998
Movement No. 48 398 309
Material gold plated metal
Bracelet Black leather Omega strap; gilded stainless- steel Omega deployant clasp
Caliber 1861 (based on Lemania 1873)
Dimensions 8.2 x 42.1 mm. / 39.8 mm. (bezel)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Lot in temporary importation and subject to additional fees (see our general terms and conditions of sale)
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Please note that this watch is a prototype and no Archive Extract can be issued.
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Please note that this watch is a prototype and no Archive Extract can be issued.