Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 325

OMEGA, REF. 348.0802, SPEEDMASTER APOLLO XI, GOLD

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 160,000 - 240,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 23,750

A fine and very rare, manual wind, 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Speedmaster

Reference 348.0802

Year Sold in November 1980 to Germany

Movement No. 45.580.560

Calibre  861L

Case No. A 073

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet, approx. overall length 162 mm

Diameter 42 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Extract from the archives and fitted box

Notes

Made in approximately 300 pieces in yellow gold only, this commemorative edition was first launched in 1980, date at which this piece was produced and sold to Germany. Fitted with a special 19-jewel movement that can be viewed through the crystal back, this early version has the Swiss made signature at the bottom of the dial. It makes this reference one of the rarest edition of yellow gold Speedmasters ever produced.