THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE
846
Omega
Ref. 3810.12.40
Speedmaster, “Michael Schumacher”
A fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with yellow dial, bracelet, International Warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$8,000 - 16,000•€880 - 1,800$1,000 - 2,100
HK$22,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Omega
- Year
- 1997
- Reference No
- 3810.12.40
- Movement No
- 55’268’381
- Model Name
- Speedmaster, “Michael Schumacher”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1141, 45 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Omega bracelet, endlinks stamped 811, max length 200 mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp stamped 1469
- Dimensions
- 39 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, bracelet and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with blank Omega International Warranty card, black Omega wheels-shaped presentation box, box stand, product literature, leather wallet and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Amongst racecar enthusiasts, Michael Schumacher can be justifiably called a legend. The most successful driver in the history of motorsport, Schumacher holds the records for the most World Championship titles (7), the most Grand Prix wins (91) and the most races won in a single season (13). In 1996, Omega released a special lineup of Speedmaster to commemorate the triumphant trajectory of Michael Schumacher’s career, and it was produced in both red and yellow versions.
The production of the special series ran from 1996 to 1999. Despite the fact that the watch does not bear the name “Schumacher”, a number of memorabilia were included with the timepiece that marked it out as something exclusive. The watch came with a tires-shaped presentation box that could be pulled apart, splitting at the middle to reveal the watch. On the right side of the tire was Mr. Schumacher’s signature and on the left were Omega brand logo. A small stand is also included to prevent the presentation from rolling away from the possessor.
The production of the special series ran from 1996 to 1999. Despite the fact that the watch does not bear the name “Schumacher”, a number of memorabilia were included with the timepiece that marked it out as something exclusive. The watch came with a tires-shaped presentation box that could be pulled apart, splitting at the middle to reveal the watch. On the right side of the tire was Mr. Schumacher’s signature and on the left were Omega brand logo. A small stand is also included to prevent the presentation from rolling away from the possessor.
Omega
Swiss | 1848Omega'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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