Omega - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Omega
    Year: 1988
    Reference No: ST 376.0822, repeated inside caseback
    Movement No: 48'233'327
    Model Name: Speedmaster, “The Holy Grail”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1045, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Omega bracelet, endlinks stamped “809”, max length 175mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp stamped “1450”
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Omega guarantee and additional bracelet. Furthermore delivered with Omega Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch on 27th April 1988 and its delivery to Hong Kong.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Often referred to as "The Holy Grail" among collectors, the current timepiece is one of the most elusive models in the Speedmaster line. The ref. 376.0822 was manufactured for a mere two years, from 1987 to 1988. Notably, it is the first Speedmaster with an automatic movement, a day-date window, and a 24-hour indicator. It is also intriguing to observe that the introduction of the automatic movement coincided with its direct competitor, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.

    Distinguishing features of this watch include a special centrally positioned 60-minute chronograph hand and a 24-hour indication. The crystal also boasts a special characteristic, with a metal minute track affixed to its inner edge, deviating from the typical stepped dial seen in other collections.

    Despite an alleged limited production of around 2,000 watches, it is exceedingly rare to find an example with the correct bezel, dial, and hands. The luminescent material of the dial has aged uniformly, resulting in an appealing creamy hue. This vintage timepiece, cherished by its owner, is presented in an authentic state where it will be an important piece for any Speedmaster collections.

  • 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. ST 376.0822, repeated inside caseback
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with day, date, 24 hours indication and bracelet

1988
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$100,000 - 150,000 
€12,000-18,000
$12,800-19,200

Sold for HK$152,400

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024