08.07.2021 - Omega
New World Record For The Most Expensive Vintage Omega Watch Sold At Auction
Two weeks ago, Phillips Auctioneers hosted the Geneva Watch Auction: SIX, and successfully supervised the sale of 153 out of 155 lots that were up for auction. Not surprisingly, the top two spots for the most expensive wristwatches at auction were dominated by the greatly admired luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe. The most expensive timepiece was lot 187, the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, a rare, attractive and well preserved pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases. The realised price was not a huge shock or surprise for the auction room as the timepiece sold for $2.7 million, a fair price for an item that had an estimate of $1.5 million to $3 million. In second place was lot 231, the Patek Philippe Ref. 2497, an extremely rare and elegant white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with the original bracelet. The realised price for this particular Patek Philippe was $2.9 million, once again an adequate result for an item that had an estimate of $1.5 million to $3 million.- Manufacturer: Omega
- Year: 1947
- Model Name: "Tourbillon 30 I"
- Material: Stainless steel
- Calibre: Manual, cal 30 I, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap: Leather
- Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega pin buckle
- Dimensions: 37.5mm. Diameter
- Signed: Dial and buckle signed
- Accessories: Accompanied by Omega Extract of the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1947 and that this watch is the only known period-completed Tourbillon 30 I wristwatch-cased Omega in existence.
- Created by watch masters Omega, this is a limited edition timepiece that really hits the mark.
- The watch features a chronometer, date, helium escape valve and liquid metal diving scale.
- The back is made of steel with a white ceramic dial and topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dome.
- The case diameter is 41mm and the watch is water resistant up to 300M.
- The movement is an Omega 2507 self-winding chronometer with rhodium-plated finish.
- The red, white and blue motif combines perfectly with the easily recognisable Bond 007 motif.
- Retail value is £3,720.