Lot 2035

2035

OMEGA. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, GUARANTEE AND BOX

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OMEGA DE VILLE CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT NO. 498/999

OMEGA. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, GUARANTEE AND BOX

SIGNED OMEGA, DE VILLE CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT MODEL, NO. 498/999, CIRCA 2001

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OMEGA. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, GUARANTEE AND BOX
SIGNED OMEGA, DE VILLE CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT MODEL, NO. 498/999, CIRCA 2001
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Silvered
Case: 38 mm. diam.
With: 18k white gold Omega deployant clasp, International Guarantee dated 2001, Certificate of Authenticity, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging
Remark: Limited edition of 999 pieces

Special Notice

Christie's has provided a minimum price guarantee and has a direct financial interest in this lot. Christie's has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party. Such third parties generally benefit financially if a guaranteed lot is sold. See the Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for more information. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

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Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

Offered in very good overall condition, the present timepiece is numbered 498 of a limited edition of 999 pieces. The marriage of Daniel's co-axial escapement and the Omega free sprung balance is expected to provide tremendous accuracy over long periods of time with less maintenance required.

George Daniels is the undisputed horological lighthouse of 20th century. Not only is he recognised as a technical master, he was undoubtedly the first of what is today a prominent category in the market: independent watchmakers. Daniels’ legacy is beyond remarkable, and arguably his masterpiece is the co-axial escapement. A truly innovative device, it was invented by Daniels in 1974 and patented in 1980. Daniels sold the patent to Omega in 1993 and was involved in the 6 year design and perfecting process.

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