Geneva, May 11, 2024
LOT 27
OMEGA, SWITZERLAND, REF. 176.004, SEAMASTER "BIG BLUE", PROTOTYPE (PRE-SERIES) ENGRAVING, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 7,000 - 12,000
HKD 61,000 - 104,000 / USD 7,800 - 13,300 / EUR 7,200 - 12,300
A fine, large, rare, stainless steel, self winding diver's chronograph wristwatch with central-minute counter, 24-hour indicator and date
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, switzerland
Model Seamaster "Big Blue"
Reference 176.004
Year circa 1973
Movement No. 36261115
Case No. 7 006
Bracelet stainless steel Omega mesh bracelet (1247/224), approx. overall length 175 mm.
Diameter 41
Caliber 1040, 22 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
While collector's wait impatiently for the new Omega archives to be re-instated, this rare and interesting "Big Blue" features pre-series numbering on the caseback (7 006), similar to those found on Ploprof's.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman