Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 288
OMEGA, REF. ST 376.0822, SPEEDMASTER "HOLY GRAIL", STEEL
CHF 14,000 - 18,000
USD 14,500 - 18,500 / HKD 110,000 - 145,000
Sold: CHF 20,000
Rare stainless steel, self-winding chronograph wristwatch, black dial with day and date at 3, 24 hours indication at 12, tachometer scale. Made in 800 examples circa 1987.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-02 |
Very good HANDS Service hands |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster
Reference Ref. ST376.0822
Year Circa 1987
Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet ref 1450/809
Caliber 1045, no. 48233456
Dimensions 42 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Box and Extract from the Archives
Notes
Nicknamed "The Holy Grail" by Chuck Maddox, the well-know collector. He was considered as one of the leading expert, he identified the watch as being the rarest of the 1045 Speedmasters and the only one in a Moonwatch case with an automatic movement, a day-date in a window aperture, and a 24-hour indicator. The rarity of this chronograph led him to call it "holy grail."
Omega Speedmaster reference ST376.0822 "Holy Grail" was launched in 1987 and produced in about 1000 examples. Only approximately 800 are in stainless steel; around 200 were made in steel and gold for the Italian market.
According to the Extract from the Archives, this chronograph has been produced on April 19th 1988 and was delivered to Switzerland.
Omega Speedmaster reference ST376.0822 "Holy Grail" was launched in 1987 and produced in about 1000 examples. Only approximately 800 are in stainless steel; around 200 were made in steel and gold for the Italian market.
According to the Extract from the Archives, this chronograph has been produced on April 19th 1988 and was delivered to Switzerland.