Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 283
Omega
Ref. 166.072 (second generation), self-winding, centreseconds, date, alarm, blue dial; “Seamaster” “Memomatic”; stainless steel
Ref. 166.072 (second generation), self-winding, centreseconds, date, alarm, blue dial; “Seamaster” “Memomatic”; stainless steel
HKD 14,000 - 18,000
CHF 1,800 - 2,200 / USD 1,900 - 2,300
“The only doubly-automatic alarm and calendar watch which rings to minute” Stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, waterresistant with screwed case-back, blue dial with applied radial indexes with luminous dots, centre-seconds, and two horological complications:
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock; recessed date
• Alarm (winding by the crown at 3:30; setting on the central revolving dial by the crown when the button at 2:30 is pulled out)
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock; recessed date
• Alarm (winding by the crown at 3:30; setting on the central revolving dial by the crown when the button at 2:30 is pulled out)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
|
Dial: 2-01 |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Bie
Model Seamaster, Memomatic
Reference 166.072 (second generation)
Year circa 1971
Movement No. 33 329 596
Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet and deployant clasp (Ref. ST 1170; end-links 618)
Caliber 980 (based on Lémania 2980; 21 600 v / h)
Dimensions 43 x 40 mm. / Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Signature Signature dial, case and movement