Omega - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Omega
    Year: Circa 1986
    Reference No: DA145.0022
    Movement No: 48’224’496
    Case No: 263/500
    Model Name: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Italia 1st Series
    Material: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 861, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Plated gold Omega pin buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Omega warranty dated 11th September 1987, Omega service papers, leather card holder, additional watch parts, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Italy has always been a major supporter of Omega, being astute collectors and connoisseurs their relationship began when Louis Brandt & Frères entrusted Luigi Cesare Tallia for the distribution North of the country, while the South was managed by the Bandiera & Bedetti company in Rome. In 1921, Luigi Tallia teamed up with Turin businessman Roberto De Marchi, this marks the beginning of the long and prolific collaboration between the headquarters in Bienne and what will become the famous Fratelli De Marchi company in Turin that heavily stimulated the brand's presence in Italy.

    To answer the love and support from the Italian collectors, Omega released exclusive models such as the Apollo-Soyuz ST 145.0022 in 1976, followed by the present Italy special in 1986 (ST 145.0022) and 1988 in two series (DD 145.0022).

    Dressed with a touch of gold on the Speedmaster, it was an initiative to boost collector’s interest during the late 80s. It was a time where two-tone timepieces were trending. Featuring a 18K dot close to 70 yellow gold bezel contrasting with the stunning black dial, the sunken sub-dials shines in gold. The crown and pushers were crafted in plated gold. Produced in two series each in a limited edition of 500 pieces, the latter series were denoted by an “A” in front of the edition number on the caseback. The heart of the Speedmaster is the calibre 861.

    Numbered 263 from the early first series limited edition, the present example retains its original warranty and box, its dial had further aged with an attractive warm mustard hue on the lumes.

  • 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. DA145.0022
A rare and attractive limited edition stainless steel and yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, number 263 of a limited edition of 500 pieces made for the Italian market

Circa 1986
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 80,000 
€4,800-9,600
$5,100-10,300

Sold for HK$27,940

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024