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178 . Omega
A rare 14k yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with exotic two-tone champagne dial and bracelet
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179 . Omega
A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date , moonphases and bracelet
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Manufacturer Omega Year Circa 1984
Reference No . DD 145.022 Movement No . 45 โ€™ 250 โ€™ 154 Model Name Speedmaster
Professional Material 14k yellow gold and stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 861 ,
17 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Omega bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 677
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Omega folding deployant clasp stamped 1171 / 1 Dimensions 42 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 20,000-30,000 USD 2,500-3,800
Literature For another example of a 14k yellow gold and stainless steel reference DD 145.022 , please see The Master of Omega by Alberto Isnardi , page 96 and 97 .
This watch is a very rare and uncommon variant within the Speedmaster family . Fitted with a solid 14k yellow gold bezel , the present watch , also features a very rare exotic two-tone champagne dial . This dial colour and gold combination is incredibly evocative of the 1980s . The watch is furthermore presented in exceptional overall condition .
Manufacturer Omega Year Circa 1985
Reference No . ST 345.0809 Movement No . 46 โ€™ 876 โ€™ 457 Model Name Speedmaster Moonphase Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 866 ,
17 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Omega bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 805
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Omega folding deployant clasp stamped 1447 Dimensions 42 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 30,000-50,000 USD 3,800-6,200
Literature For another example of a reference 345.0809 , please see Omega Sportswatches by John Goldberger , page 128 and 129 .
During 1985 , Omega launched
reference 345.0809 , which
was the first Speedmaster to
be produced with a date and
moonphase complication . Omega
produced only 1300 examples ,
making the model quite rare .
It was fitted with the caliber 866 ,
which is an upgraded version of
caliber 861 .
The present example is
particularly charming as the luminous has aged to a light yellow colour which is very attractive and charismatic . The early bracelet is furthermore original and stamped 1447 . The 1447 is the predecessor to the famous 1450 , and is incredibly rare as it was produced for three short years only . The present watch is offered in exceptional overall condition .
This lot is sold without reserve