11,875 CHF
Omega by Andrew Grima Omega, “Chronometre Automatic”, No. 26520258, the case by Andrew Grima, No.6900, London hallmarks for 1972-1973. Fine and rare, large, rectangular, self-winding, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with smoky quartz crystal and an 18K gold buckle. Accompanied by an Omega box. Three-body, solid, planished, hooded lugs, clip back over a further back with two screws, smoky quartz crystal. Brushed gold. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 712 Ultra-plat, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dim. 49 x 33 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Notes Andrew Grima (1921-2007) one of the most innovative designers of his time, his designs drew clients such as Jacqueline Onassis, Ursula Andress, Princess Margaret, and the Queen of England. Grima favored a rougher look, using large stones to create texture. He preferred gold to silver and never made any piece in great quantity. A landmark show of modern art, sculpture and jewelry, organiszd in 1961 by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, inspired his designing. His fame was consolidated by his friendship with Lord Snowdon, who bought pieces for his wife, Princess Margaret. In 1966 Prince Philip gave the Queen a Grima brooch of carved rubies from an Indian head ornament, mounted on molten gold and diamonds. This piece, one of a 12-piece collection that won the 1966 Duke
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-05-15
