Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 19, 2022

LOT 276

OMEGA
REF. 3540.50.00, SELF-WINDING, SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS; "SPEEDMASTER", STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 5,000 - 14,900

USD 5,300 - 15,700 / HKD 41,000 - 124,000 / CHF 5,000 - 15,000

Sold: EUR 6,500

A very fine and rare, stainless steel, self-winding, chronograph wristwatch, carbon fibre dial with subsidiary seconds at 9, split-seconds, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel

Model "Speedmaster"

Reference 3540.50.00

Year circa 1999-2000

Movement No. 60 092 967

Case No. 177.0320 - 377.0320

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet with deployant clasp

Diameter 43 mm.

Length 165 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 3600 A, 29 jewels

Weight 183.5 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box and outer box, instructions booklet

Notes

Omega, Ref. 3540.50.00

This "Speedmaster" was introduced in 1999. It features a case similar to that of the "X-33" though in steel. The present model, Ref. 3540.50.00, features a carbon dial. Although listed as 'Special Series' the model was not strictly limited.