Lot Essay
A similar watch is described and illustrated in Omega Watches by John Goldberger, p. 77, and in Omega - A Journey Through Time by Marco Richon, p. 534, pl. 2908. In the latter it is stated that the watch in question was purchased by Omega at Christie's South Kensington "Omega Watches and Wristwatches" Auction of 6 December 2000 for the amount of UKP 2,000. The watch was furthermore featured on the catalogue cover of this sale.