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  1. arcadelt Sep 25, 2017

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    Was looking through an article outlining a forthcoming Philips auction and noticed this lovely prototype Omega tourbillon. Of course, it will go for much more money than mere mortals like me would be able to afford.

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    The London Olympic Seamaster has a more than a passing resemblance, although the vintage has much finer proportions.

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  2. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Sep 25, 2017

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    I can fully appreciate wearing modern technology while handling vintage horology!
    I am obsessed with the unwearable tdmp's
     
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  3. DON Sep 25, 2017

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    Any link to the article?

    Thanks

    DON
     
  4. arcadelt Sep 26, 2017

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  5. timjohn Sep 26, 2017

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    It's got an estimate of CHF100,000-200,000....

    Anyone know what the button in the side of the case below the crown is for?
     
  6. arcadelt Sep 26, 2017

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    The gold coin dispenser!
     
  7. jimmyd13 Sep 26, 2017

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    Pin set?
     
  8. DON Sep 26, 2017

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    Here's another. Similar pin set, so assuming same movement. There's also a yellow gold model with same movement

    DON

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  9. t_swiss_t Nov 12, 2017

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    Sold for 1.18 million CHF. Putting the 2915's to shame. As well as any other Omega ever made. Wonder if it went to the museum?
     
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  10. Kmart Nov 12, 2017

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    Was just going to make a thread about this. Absolutely insane auction result. But what else is new?
     
  11. SgWatchBaron Nov 12, 2017

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    We’ll find out when the new museum is up and running!
     
  12. jhross98 Nov 12, 2017

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    this was one lot i didn't bother investigating what the buzz was pre-auction but it appears to be a true unicorn watch. that said, i'd rather have the radial speedmaster at philips over this one!
     
  13. Ninja2789 Nov 12, 2017

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    I remember reading about the Heuer auction results and feeling they were a lot lower than expected. But then I realized it's because I've been anchored high from the Paul Newman auction and now this one.

    Nothing like seeing multiple $500k+ watches in an auction to feel like a $30k watch is now "affordable"
     
  14. jakeh417 Nov 13, 2017

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    Well, now it also has the designation, "The Most Expensive Omega Ever Sold".