The particular OMEGA Speedmaster CK2915-1 sold regarding CHF three, 115, five hundred far going above the approximated auction price of 80, 000 to a hundred and twenty, 000 Switzerland Francs.
Typically the striking clock was one of the primary batch involving OMEGA Speedmaster wrist watches released in 1957 as part of the brand’s “Trilogy” connected with professional designer watches, which included as well the Seamaster 300 plus Railmaster.
Even though many collectables tend to be valued intended for having been saved safely at nighttime for decades, this particular extraordinary OMEGA SA has resided an active living, often completely sunlight, creating unique “tropical” dial which has aged to some vibrant milk-chocolate shade.
Along with being wealthy and brilliant, the brownish tone is exceedingly even all through.
Moreover, typically the luminous materials on both often the dial and even hands possess aged nicely pace, providing the screen an attractive fantastic tone. This particular uniformity with colour additionally confirms this timepiece has not gone through any bothersome servicing.
OMEGA watches using the reference CK2915, were just made among 1957 together with 1959 and produced in simply three various iterations, making the CK2915-1 among the very first and many collectible Speed master watch models.
Crucial differences for you to later creation models are the large “Broad Arrow” moment and hours hands, the exact metal viser and distinctive dial images, distinguishable through the oval “O” of TISSOT.
The first technology model, research CK 2915, is considered through collectors because “the grail”. It was the very first chronograph to help feature a tachymeter scale within the bezel, rather than the dial : and the very first Speedmaster that will draw the power through the mighty La mecanique 321, an incredibly robust as well as reliable motion.
In addition to the view, the happy new proprietor received a good OMEGA “Extract from the Archives” confirming creation of the existing watch upon November 25, 1957 rapid and initial product materials.