Geneva, May 07, 2022

LOT 17

OMEGA/ ANDREW GRIMA, REF. 8269/ BA 811.1010, DE VILLE, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,500 / HKD 33,700 - 51,000

Sold: CHF 6,250

A very fine, historically important, manual wind, 18k yellow gold wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade:
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

Model De Ville

Reference 8269/ BA 811.1010

Year circa 1972

Movement No. 34302374

Case No. BB681/ 094

Bracelet integrated 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet, approx. overall length 160 mm.

Diameter 25 x 42 mm.

Caliber 620, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Each of the creations by Andrew Grima were often a mix between jewellery and a timepiece. This De Ville has a smoked quartz glass that gives it its distinctive design and look. Made in very limited quantities this is the first example of its type ever to be offered at Antiquorum.

Provenance

Property of the original Swiss lady