No. 18727973

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Omega - Speedsonic Lobster - 188.0001 - Men - 1970-1979
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Omega - Speedsonic Lobster - 188.0001 - Men - 1970-1979

Hi All, Up for sale a fantastic and rare Omega Speedsonic Lobster The Omega Speedmaster ‘Speedsonic’ was introduced in the early 1970’s as Omegas flagship chronograph, with a Chronometer certified movement. The Speedsonic specific movement, or as we know it the F300, a mechanical movement which ran on a battery and was controlled by tuning forks which vibrated at a frequency of 300Hz The movement was made under licence by Bulova, the chronograph module then adapted with basically and extra ‘layer’ for the chronograph operation. The chronograph module was developed by Dubois Dépraz at the behest of ESA and was caused quite a stir when launched 1972 as the world’s first electronic Chronograph. Condition: Case: Completely original and in very good preserved condition (pushers original, and signed original crown). Near the chrono pusher there is a Portuguese Import stamp mark, so it is not a defect or a ding, but a proper mark that ads some specific character to the watch Case diameter is 43,5mm without original signed crown. Case-back: Completely original with very clear hippocampus Dial and hands: Original mirror dial in used condition with original hands. Dial as developed some “cracks”, please see the picture without crystal, but it does not affect the legibility of the dial, and also ads some “unique” character to the watch. Crystal/ Tachy: In very good condition, with light marks Movement: Running exactly as it should and all functions working perfectly, as it has just been serviced by an experienced watchmaker Bracelet: Completely original Omega Lobster bracelet with signed clasp, with 13 links. All functions works properly, keeping accurate time. Chrono starts and stops well, all calendar functions works properly Please have in mind the watch is a vintage piece, so care must be taken. I am based in Portugal, so if buyer is from outside European Union, it is buyer responsibility to pay all taxes and import duties. I am not responsible if any delay happens at customs for Inspection. I am private seller, but I will issue a seller declaration for customs if necessary and required. Shipping by registered air mail to the address registered in CATAWIKI, or handpicked at my address

No. 18727973

Sold
Omega - Speedsonic Lobster - 188.0001 - Men - 1970-1979

Omega - Speedsonic Lobster - 188.0001 - Men - 1970-1979

Hi All,
Up for sale a fantastic and rare Omega Speedsonic Lobster

The Omega Speedmaster ‘Speedsonic’ was introduced in the early 1970’s as Omegas flagship chronograph, with a Chronometer certified movement. The Speedsonic specific movement, or as we know it the F300, a mechanical movement which ran on a battery and was controlled by tuning forks which vibrated at a frequency of 300Hz
The movement was made under licence by Bulova, the chronograph module then adapted with basically and extra ‘layer’ for the chronograph operation.
The chronograph module was developed by Dubois Dépraz at the behest of ESA and was caused quite a stir when launched 1972 as the world’s first electronic Chronograph.

Condition:

Case: Completely original and in very good preserved condition (pushers original, and signed original crown). Near the chrono pusher there is a Portuguese Import stamp mark, so it is not a defect or a ding, but a proper mark that ads some specific character to the watch

Case diameter is 43,5mm without original signed crown.

Case-back: Completely original with very clear hippocampus

Dial and hands: Original mirror dial in used condition with original hands.

Dial as developed some “cracks”, please see the picture without crystal, but it does not affect the legibility of the dial, and also ads some “unique” character to the watch.

Crystal/ Tachy: In very good condition, with light marks

Movement: Running exactly as it should and all functions working perfectly, as it has just been serviced by an experienced watchmaker

Bracelet: Completely original Omega Lobster bracelet with signed clasp, with 13 links.

All functions works properly, keeping accurate time. Chrono starts and stops well, all calendar functions works properly
Please have in mind the watch is a vintage piece, so care must be taken.
I am based in Portugal, so if buyer is from outside European Union, it is buyer responsibility to pay all taxes and import duties.
I am not responsible if any delay happens at customs for Inspection.
I am private seller, but I will issue a seller declaration for customs if necessary and required.
Shipping by registered air mail to the address registered in CATAWIKI, or handpicked at my address


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