Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 237
Omega
Ref. 166.091 SC, self-winding, diver’s, centre-seconds, date, black dial; “Seamaster 120m / 400ft”; stainless steel
Ref. 166.091 SC, self-winding, diver’s, centre-seconds, date, black dial; “Seamaster 120m / 400ft”; stainless steel
EUR 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,400 - 4,800 / HKD 18,500 - 36,900
Sold: EUR 1,950
Stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, 60-minute graduated bidirectional revolving bezel with black insert for the decompression times, black colour dial with centre-seconds and one horological complication:
• Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8-11 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Seamaster”
Reference 166.091 SC
Year circa 1971
Movement No. 33 145 421
Case No. unnumbered (by Piquerez, Bassecourt / Altdorf, Bernese Jura)
Bracelet black rubber strap; stainless steel buckle
Diameter 40.7 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 1002
Dimensions 51.9 x 41.3 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Case based on the Swiss invention patent No. 487 449, delivered on March 15, 1970 (application filed on February 24, 1967), to Ervin Piquerez, Bassecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Procédé de fabrication d’une boîte de montre étanche et dispositif pour la mise en œuvre de ce procédé” (Method of manufacturing a water-resistant watch-case and device for carrying out this method).
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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