One of the most unique, unusual, and for the most part, unknown Speedmasters Omega has ever manufactured.
This reference was only made for (approximately) short 4 years and according to Omega scholars only about 5K pieces, of all dials, bracelet and strap combos were ever built.
The blue dial model is the rarest of them all as it was designed exclusively, for, and only sold in Italy. Only at the very end of manufacturing cycle Omega has sent a few of them to their dealers around the world. It is believed that only about 700 of the blue dials have existed.
This watch features a state of the art Split Seconds (Rattrapante) Chronometer movement that is COSC certified. The cost of manufacturing and regulating these movements to COSC was so high that after 4 years Omega had to throw in the towel. The watch retail price was so prohibitive that people were not buying.
I have purchased this piece from an original owner who bought it in 2004 from Calgary Omega AD.
I was told by the owner the watch was untouched, never polished or opened.(Although I believe that to be true I could not guarantee that).
Since in my possession the watch remained untouched, all factory bevels are in place and clearly visible, there are no signs of even the bracelet being ever removed and the serial number on the lug is as clear and sharp as on the day of original sale.
For a few months of this year this was my every day watch and I have absolutely no issues with it.
Please note: this is not a new watch, it has been worn in rotation, there are scratches here and there but there is no damage or serious dings or bites or blemishes.
Watch comes as full package, as it was sold 14 years ago:
- Original warranty card dated Apr 24 2004
- Original Chronometer Certificate Card
- Original Pictograms Card
- Original Caseback Sticker
- Omega Cards Holder
- Two separate bracelet links
- Operating instruction book
- External white box
- Omega red watch box with original cushion
$4.880 CAD.
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