Omega - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII Hong Kong Friday, November 24, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Omega
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 311.63.40.30.02.001
    Case No: 87’537’255, No. 203
    Model Name: Speedmaster “First OMEGA in Space”
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1861, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Omega pin buckle
    Dimensions: 39.7mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Omega warranty stamped Common Time Motomachi, Japan dated 3 October 2021, pictograms card, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    It was an auspicious day in 1962 when astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra embarked on his pioneering space flight with the Omega Speedmaster adorning his wrist, an iconic first that catapulted the watch into the annals of history. Decades later, Omega pays homage to that celebrated moment in time with the Speedmaster "First OMEGA in Space," a commemorative iteration that evokes the elegance of the original while incorporating modern embellishments.

    Encased within the lustrous Sedna gold lies a mesmerizing dial of opaline silver, its striking metallic finish providing the perfect canvas for the array of rich brown subdials and minutes track that orbit the center with grace. This symphony of colors is complemented by the Sedna gold hands, featuring both Alpha and Baton designs, along with indexes infused with Super-LumiNova for peerless visibility in the dark recesses of space.

    Turning the watch over reveals the history encased within. The iconic Seahorse, a symbol of Omega’s maritime heritage, holds court at the center, surrounded by distinguished lettering that announces this as the first Omega in space, marking the date of October 3, 1962. Each edition is numbered, underscoring the privileged status of those who possess this tribute to interstellar innovation.

    The present example numbered 203 is offered in outstanding condition with accompanying accessories.

  • 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. 311.63.40.30.02.001
A fine and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, numbered 203

Circa 2021
39.7mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$65,000 - 130,000 
€7,900-15,700
$8,300-16,700

Sold for HK$88,900

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023