159 Omega Very Rare and Attractive, Seamaster, Tonneau-shaped Chronograph Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference BA145 006-68, With Box and Papers

Estimate: €8,000 –⁠ 16,000

Sold (Premium)€9,750

Model: Seamaster
Reference: BA145.006-68
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1970
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 321
Movement N°: 27320744
Dimensions: 39 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box and Papers

The present wristwatch is a very nice specimen of the Omega Seamaster family: it was released in 1948 and was most notably waterproof, enabling sailors and marine workers to use the watch in their line of work. This very lot is a reference BA145.006-68, one of many updates and variations of the Seamaster, all cased in 18k yellow gold making it more precious without losing its sportiness. The tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw back, Seamaster logo, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band is very well preserved and inside bears the caliber 321 copper-finished mechanical movement. The gilt brushed dial has applied black numerals and hands, outer tachymeter scale, three subsidiary sunken engine-turned dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers. The watch also comes with its original box and warranty confirming its sale on 13 December 1970.