22,420 CHF
Omega, "Automatic", Genève, "Dynamic", Ref. BA 166.0039. Sold on June 26th, 1974. Very fine and extremely rare, oval, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Omega link bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted Omega Seamaster box and an original warranty (now void). Three-body, screwed-down ring on the case back, "monocoque" polished gold central body with a thread on the back, flat removable brushed back bezel integrated with the bracelet, protected winding-crown. Satiné black with applied yellow gold faceted and luminous dot indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Yellow gold “baton” hands and white sweep seconds hand. Cal. 565, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Notes It is very rare to find a gold Omega Dynamic with gold bracelet, in new old stock condition. BA 166.0039 This reference was launched in 1971. The “Dynamic” Family In 1967 Omega marketing manager Robert Forster conceived of an entirely new style of watch. Designed by Raymond Thévenaz, with a case by Italian manufacturer Fernando Fontana (Sesto Calende), the “Dynamic” family was launched in 1968 to a receptive audience. Its elliptical shape results from the first study of the way a watch si
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-05-13
