Omega. A lot of two stainless steel oversized hard metal wristwatches
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Omega. A lot of two stainless steel oversized hard metal wristwatches

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Omega. A lot of two stainless steel oversized hard metal wristwatches
The first: Signed Omega, Seamaster, ref. 145.023, “Anakin Skywalker”, movement no. 32’202’059, manufactured in 1972
Movement: cal. 861, manual, 17 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: screw back, 51 mm length x 44 mm width, signed
With: stainless steel original 'Hecho en Mexico' Omega bracelet and folding clasp, overall length approx. 175 mm. Further with Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture of the present watch on 23 February 1972 and its delivery to Mexico

The second: Signed Omega, Seamaster, ref. 166.078, “Baby Anakin”, movement no. 31'865'428, circa 1971
Movement: cal. 565, automatic, 24 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: screw back, 48 mm length x 44 mm width, signed
According the Archives of Omega , the movement of the present watch was manufactured in 1971
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Lot Essay

The "Anakin Skywalker" Seamaster chronograph garnered its nickname from its large case and unusual dial, reminiscent of something found in a science fiction movie. The multi-colored dial features an outer white tachymeter scale. This Seamaster chronograph is an extremely bold and unique product of the 1970s. The same reference with black PVD case was nicknamed 'Dark Vador'.

The so called “Baby Anakin” large Seamaster, also known as the “Giant”, has often been closely associated to the similar 'Anakin Skywalker' chronograph model due to the 44mm Tungsten case coating as well as its unique shape. The chronograph version is thicker and longer however. This simpler version has therefore often been nicknamed the 'Baby Anakin' or 'Baby Skywalker' among collectors, even if it remains an oversized wristwatch, which also earned it its first nickname.

These two particular watches were also featured at Roy & Sacha Davidoff's Watches with Nicknames Exhibition that took place in May 2017 and will be featured in their book, by the same name. The buyer of this lot will receive a copy of the book upon its publication in 2018.

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