Omega - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN Hong Kong Monday, November 26, 2018 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Omega
    Year: 1970
    Reference No: ST 146.011
    Movement No: 29’145’992
    Model Name: Seamaster Chronostop “Bullhead”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 930, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega buckle
    Dimensions: 43mm. Wide
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Omega Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in April 15, 1970. Further with red suede Omega pouch.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Omega is widely renowned for its ground-breaking watch configurations, of which the reference ST 146.011 “Bullhead” is one of their most unconventional watches.

    The present watch is fitted with a rare silvered color test prototype variant that has never been commercialized by Omega.

    As this design is so iconic, Omega recently decided to reissue three versions of this cult classic, paying homage to the original that is currently being offered in the present lot.

    The offered "Bullhead" is a rare gemstone for every Omega avid collector.

  • Artist Biography

    Omega

    Swiss • 1848

    Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.

    Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.

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Ref. ST 146.011
An exceptional stainless steel oversized asymmetrical chronograph wristwatch with Proto-type dial, date and revolving inner bezel

1970
43mm. Wide
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$60,000 - 100,000 
€6,600-11,000
$7,700-12,800

Sold for HK$100,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018