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Rare bird: Omega Speedmaster Perpetual
Introduced in 1991 and produced as a 50 pieces limited edition for the Japanese market and conceived to mark the 700th anniversary of Switzerland (1291-1991), the Speedmaster Perpetual ref. BA 175.0037 has a 39 mm case in 18k yellow gold, a gold dial with black hands and an unusual but original octagonal crown. It was one of the first Speedmasters without the Seahorse medallion.
Inside is the Omega cal. 1160, which is an ETA 2892 with both a chronograph and perpetual calendar module with moonphase on top. Interestingly, because the perpetual calendar plate is topmost, the correctors for the calendar display sit just under the rim of the bezel.
Japan had a huge Speedmaster following at the time, which is why this model was exclusively released there.
Absolutely stunning piece, imo.
You can check the dedicated page on Omega's official website .
Best to you all,
Emmanuel
credit: Sjx
Rare bird: Omega Speedmaster Perpetual
Introduced in 1991 and produced as a 50 pieces limited edition for the Japanese market and conceived to mark the 700th anniversary of Switzerland (1291-1991), the Speedmaster Perpetual ref. BA 175.0037 has a 39 mm case in 18k yellow gold , a gold dial wit...
Don't you think this one would be just perfect at 39mm ?
Or maybe it's what you meant. Best, Emmanuel
I saw an example at Omegamania back in '07 . . .
. . . but it was behind glass so no chance to actually handle it. I was able to handle one of two 910 Flightmasters as Osvaldo graciously allowed me the opportunity before doors opened to the public on the second day. Art
The perpetual Speedy distributed exclusively in Japan is, afaik, the only perpetual . . .
. . . wristwatch Omega has ever produced. Whether a pocket watch perpetual was ever made is beyond the scope of my knowledge. Thanks for sharing! Best, Art
Now this is quite something!
I had not realised this existed and thrilling to see! Thank you so much for this!!
