super cool gold Seamaster 145.006 for sale at Sothebys Hong Kong weekly auction

I am soooooo tempted. This is just an awesome piece


Description
OMEGA
SEAMASTER, REFERENCE 145.006

A YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1970


Dial: gilt
Calibre: cal. 321 mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement number: 26'549'361
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Closure: 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph function is working properly. The case with minor surface wear and tarnishing throughout, visible with the naked eye. The case back with scuff marks. The bracelet with surface wear and tarnishing throughout. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.



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In some ways I prefer this one to the Apollo XI BA145 022. Its a little more understated and does not have the huge pricetag!

brick of gold as in understated. lol. I just love the safe queen patina of old gold. it has the crazy tonneau shape case of the 70s already which is just reminiscent of the 70s while still carrying the 321 caliber. this one is just plane awesome and waaaaay rarer I guess especially in this condition. but perhaps some of the senior members can chime in when we talk about rarity. common desirability is something else though, but buy what you like!

I’m not a fan of the tarnishing!

What I meant was I prefer yours to the one I pictured

The tarnishing looks absolutely fantastic in my eyes! 🥰
It looks like painted.

This is not pure gold. That would be too soft to build a watch case. With most gold jewelry, silver is mixed in, which tarnishes.

I like it.

I wonder where and how long it was stored. My 18k gold watch started the tarnishing process in an oak drawer(most woods produce a lot of acidic gas) within a year or two. Its the copper and silver in the gold alloy that corrodes. I love the watch .

I think it is cool!!!

Awesome piece that!!!

I’d never feel comfortable wearing it out of the house, so I’d pass.

Don’t get me wrong — it’s beautiful. But not my thing.

18 karat gold
(Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back)
(Closure: 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet and folding clasp)

.... "concentration of 75% gold, and 25% other metals/elements. The 75% gold content ensures that the gold alloy will have all of the desirable properties of pure gold, while the other 25% allows the metal to be strong enough to retain its shape and survive the rigors of everyday use. Depending on what other metals/elements make up the additional 25% of the 18k gold mixture, the color of the gold alloy can be influenced to achieve an impressive range of different hues."

nice bracelet