Hong Kong, May 28, 2022

LOT 194

Omega
Ref. 3573.50.00, chronograph, minute and hour counters; “Speedmaster Professional” “Sapphire Sandwich”; stainless steel

HKD 39,600 - 72,000

EUR 4,800 - 8,600 / CHF 5,000 - 9,000 / USD 5,100 - 9,100

Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal screwed case-back, bezel with black insert, black colour dial with radial applied indexes, black colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
· 1/6 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel

Model “Speedmaster Professional”, so-called ““Sapphire Sandwich”

Reference 3573.50.00

Year circa 2003

Movement No. 77 072 725

Case No. unnumbered

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Omega link bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 1898 / 849, end-links 849)

Diameter 39.8 mm. (bezel)

Length 190 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 1863 (luxury version of the 1861; based on Lemania 1873)

Height 48.1 mm.

Width 42 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories service fitted box and outer box, international warranty, pictograms card

Notes

The original Guarantee mentioned that this watch was sold by Bläuer Uhren-Schmuck-Juwelen, Thun in October 2003.

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Omega, Ref. 3573.50.00, “Speedmaster Professional”, so-called “Sapphire Sandwich”

The Ref. 3573.50.00 is often called the “Sapphire Sandwich” due to its sapphire glasses both front and back. It was in production from 2002 to 2015. Ref. 3873.50.31 is similar though fitted with an alligator strap.