16th Dec, 2020 13:30

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 946
 

RARE: OMEGA 'SILVER SNOOPY AWARD' SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL APOLLO 13 WRIST WATCH

RARE: OMEGA 'SILVER SNOOPY AWARD' SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL APOLLO 13 - 45TH ANNIVERSARY STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,
the round white dial with applied baton hour markers within Super-LumiNova plots, the first fourteen seconds within a comic strip border above the words 'WHAT COULD YOU DO IN 14 SECONDS?' and outer seconds track in black, with three subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9, one featuring the Super-LumiNova Snoopy emblem with the words 'FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION' to the centre of the dial, the 42mm case with black ceramic bezel insert and Super-LumiNova tachymeter scale, the reverse of the case with sterling silver Snoopy emblem and 'SILVER SNOOPY AWARD "EYES ON THE STARS", 45TH ANNIVERSARY, 1703/1970, APOLLO XIII' to the edge, on a black nylon strap with concealed clasp, in box, with outer box and papers, swing tag, original stickers, Silver Snoopy Award pin, polishing cloth and commemorative Omega newspaper

 

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 £22,000
Estimated at £20,000 - £25,000


Condition Report

In unworn condition.
Stickers present protecting the watch.
Purchased from Watches of Switzerland, Glasgow - warranty card has not been dated.
Box, papers etc all in well kept condition.

 
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