11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2158
 

2158

Omega: A Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Omega, Model: Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch, ref: 145022, 1976, (calibre 861) manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 39183841, dust cover, black dial with luminous baton markers and outer fifths of seconds track, three dials for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, buttons in the band to operate the chronograph, black tachymeter bezel, screw back inscribed "Flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions, The first watch worn on the moon", inside case back numbered 145022-76 ST, case maker's mark HF for Huguenin Freres, Omega stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 1171, with two spare bracelet links
42mm

Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £3,500


 

Case and bracelet with surface scratches, case lugs with very minor dents in parts, one bracelet link with a small dent to the topside of the bracelet, back cover with small opening tool scratches, black filler/wax is missing in the moon landings writing to the case back, crown with Omega logo, tachymeter bezel with small scratches and the black surface slightly missing in parts, original dial finish with luminous baton markers all evenly discoloured with a good patina, dial with minor scratch marks in parts visible under an eyeglass, hands are slightly discoloured and with minor scratches in parts, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement is clean, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023

An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.

A rare 1977 Rolex Explorer II (ref:1655) leads the fine watches in the sale. Offered with an estimate of £8,000-12,000, the watch is known by collectors at the “Steve McQueen” watch, as it was made famous by the actor in an advertising campaign for the model.

A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.

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