Hong Kong, Nov 26, 2022
LOT 390
OMEGA
REF. 3573.50.00, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS; “SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL” “SAPPHIRE SANDWICH”; STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 35,800 - 72,000
EUR 4,600 - 9,200 / CHF 4,500 - 9,000 / USD 4,600 - 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)
Dimensions 48.1 x 42 mm.
Weight ---.- gr. (approx.)
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.
--
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.