22nd May, 2018 11:30

Watches

 
Lot 751
 

GENTLEMAN'S OMEGA SPEEDMASTER STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOMETER WRIST WATCH the round black dial with white baton hour markers, three sunken subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9, outer seconds track in white, white-edged index and spade hands, black enamel tachymeter bezel to the 40mm case with SPEEDMASTER, hippocampus and Omega logo to the caseback, and on a stainless steel bracelet strap with Omega clasp, lacking box and papers

 

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.

 

Sold for £5,400
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


Condition Report
In working condition at the present time; ticking.
Stop, start, reset function is working.
The reset button is partially off.
In well worn condition.
Scratches and small nicks to the case.
Large scratches and scuffs to the acrylic.
Slight scratches and chips to the bezel insert.
Build up of dirt between the acrylic and bezel.
Signs of patina to the hour markers.
All hands intact.
Minute hand has a small black mark on the tip.
Slight mark on the hippocampus motif.
Bracelet stretched and heavily scratched.
Clasp heavily scratched.
Caseback has not been removed due to being previously over tightened. Multiple watch technicians and collectors have tried this and have not been successful.
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