Omega Speedmaster BA 345.0802 1981 - Roy & Sacha Davidoff SA

Omega Speedmaster*** BA 345.0802*** 1981

VINTAGE WATCHES » Omega Speedmaster*** BA 345.0802*** 1981

OMEGA Speedmaster Yellow Gold Ref. BA 345.0802 First Sapphire Caseback, Numbered Edition
Serial: 45540810 / A256
Circa: 1981
Reference No.: BA 345.0802

CASE: 42mm, 18K Yellow Gold, lyre lug moonwatch case, sapphire see-through snap-back, black tachymeter bezel.

DIAL: Gold dial with black center applied hour markers, black hands

MOVEMENT: Caliber 861L, special rhodium plated high luxury cotes de geneve finish, hand wound mechanical chronograph, 19 jewels

BRACELET: Omega 18K yellow gold bracelet

CONDITION REPORT: Mint Condition. The dial and hands are flawless. The case is in excellent condition, unpolished and very slight signs of wear. The bracelet as well and is tight. The bezel is flawless without dents or dings. Overall 10/10 example.

NOTES: According to the Omega Museum archives this watch was manufactured on November 13, 1981 and delivered to Switzerland.

Released in 1980, following the 10 year anniversary of the Apollo XI mission in 1979, the BA 345.0802 (yellow gold, less than 300pcs) & BC 345.0802 (white gold, 20pcs) the first Omega reference to be fitted with a see-through sapphire display caseback. From our research, this model was the first serially produced sapphire caseback wristwatch in the world. The movement was specially decorated and rhodium plated with the reference 861L (luxe) and 19 jewels instead of 17. According to the Omega Museum these watches were predominantly delivered to the Swiss and German markets, although a few have appeared with archives showing delivery to other markets (i.e. USA).

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