Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 231
Omega
Ref. 145.022-68 ST, chronograph, minute and hour counters, calibre 861; “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”; stainless steel
Ref. 145.022-68 ST, chronograph, minute and hour counters, calibre 861; “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”; stainless steel
EUR 7,000 - 9,000
USD 8,400 - 10,700 / HKD 65,000 - 83,000
Sold: EUR 7,150
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”
Reference 145.022-68 ST
Year circa 1969
Movement No. 30 990 394
Case No. unnumbered
Bracelet stainless steel Omega link bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 1039 / 516)
Diameter 39.7 mm. (bezel)
Length 175 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 861
Dimensions 48.1 x 42 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories commemorative 18K yellow gold coin in the shape of an Ingot bar (No. 0004); service fitted box, Certificate of Authenticity
Notes
The Certificate of Authenticity (No. 38 755), dated September 2, 2020, mentioned that this watch was delivered in on October 26, 1970.
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*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU