Omega - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Omega
    Year: Moonwatch: Circa 1997; X-33: Circa 2014
    Reference No: Moonwatch: 3570.50.00; X-33: 318.92.42.79.01.001
    Movement No: Moonwatch: 48’358’545
    Case No: Moonwatch: 48’358’545; X-33: 91’782’095
    Model Name: Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch”; X-33
    Material: Moonwatch: Stainless steel; X-33: Titanium
    Calibre: Moonwatch: Manual, cal. 861, 18 jewels; X-33: Quartz, cal. 1666
    Bracelet/Strap: Moonwatch: Velcro; X-33: Titanium Omega bracelet, max length 180mm
    Clasp/Buckle: X-33: Titanium Omega deployant clasp
    Dimensions: Moonwatch: 42mm diameter; X-33: 45mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelets, pin buckles and clasps signed
    Accessories: Moonwatch: Accompanied by Omega warranty stamped Omega SA Bienne, instruction manual, additional stainless steel Omega bracelet, additional crocodile strap with stainless steel Omega pin buckle, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

    X-33: Accompanied by Omega warranty stamped Omega SA Bienne, dated April 2014, Pictograms card, instruction manual, hang tag, two additional kevlar straps with stainless steel Omega pin buckle, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    No timepiece has been more intrinsically linked to spaceflight than the Omega Speedmaster. The present lot encompasses a set of two Speedmaster Professional models that has played an integral part in the history of space exploration.

    The present Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch ref. 3590.50 exemplifies the enduring allure of an icon, produced from 1988-1996 as a continuation of the revered ref. 145.022. As a late production model, signature features help date it, like the upgraded 18-jewel cal. 861 movement and tachymeter bezel with dot below 70. Furthermore, this watch comes with a long Velcro strap, intended to be strapped on the outside of a space suit. While Omega made subtle enhancements over time, its place in the Moonwatch evolution tells an important story while conveying the timeless appeal that made it an instant classic in 1957.

    In 1998, Omega introduced their first multifuction Speedmaster Professional X-33, also known as the “Marswatch”, engineered specifically for astronauts and qualified by NASA for space use, but equally impressive to earthbound fans of exploration.

    As a tool watch engineered for space, even the smallest details of the Omega X-33 were thoughtfully designed for functionality. With the ease of operating in mind, as astronauts are in thick spacesuits and gloves, the crown cleverly becomes a pusher to adjust functions. An 80dB alarm ensured perceptibility even in noisy spacecraft environments. The "dancing hands" low battery indicator elegantly signaled when power was running low.

    Omega channels decades of aerospace expertise into this highly sophisticated tool watch. Designed for those who still gaze longingly at the stars, the present X-33 from circa 2014 represents a pinnacle of purpose-built technology and enduring spirit of adventure.

    Both watches are well-preserved in unworn condition and comes with its full set of accessories, including presentation boxes made of white fabric imitating the material of space suits.

  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. Moonwatch: 3570.50.00; X-33: 318.92.42.79.01.001
A set of two unworn stainless steel chronograph and titanium quartz multi-function wristwatches with warranties and presentation boxes

Moonwatch: Circa 1997; X-33: Circa 2014
Moonwatch: 42mm diameter; X-33: 45mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelets, pin buckles and clasps signed

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 100,000 
€5,900-11,800
$6,400-12,800

Sold for HK$48,260

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
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Head of Sale, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024