4,248 CHF
SEAMASTER 120 DEEP BLUE DIAL Omega, No. 26428879, Ref. ST 166.073. Sold on May 13, 1968. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman`s wristwatch with date, rotating bezel and a stainless steel “shark” bracelet à petites mailles with an Omega “slip-in” clasp. This watch is sold with a box, Certificate of Authenticity, and 2-year Omega guarantee. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, black rotating bezel with Arabic ten minute markers, concave lugs, screw-in crown, screw-down back with Seamaster logo. Blue with applied faceted baton indexes and luminous rectangles framed by a white ground, outer minute/seconds divisions, date aperture. Luminous steel “arrow” hands. Cal. 565, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm. From the Collection of Fabrizio Mauri Notes Ref. ST 166.073 Production of this reference started in 1969. The Omega “shark” bracelet takes its name from its resemblance to a diver’s “shark” suit. The clasp on these bracelets is designed to operate much like an aircraft seatbelt.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-04-15
