Omega

Hello guys,

could not resist to show you my black beauty...

It is an example out of  the Art  Collection - NO!  not Art´s collection    

I mean the Omega art collection which started 1986 and was continued until 1989 (AFAIK).

It was released in 3 different sizes: Maxi, Midi, Mini  -  this is the XL size with 40mm diameter and has some wrist presence!

It is very slim and wears comfortably - should have Cal. 1433 inside (did not open it) which is a quartz caliber - the only quartz watch

in my collection - could not think of that  one year before

The upper case is made of ceramic and sapphire crystal - so the watch looks virtually new, only the strap shows some light creasing

where the buckle sits when closed...   Due to the scratch resistance it may become a daily wearer - and it is suitable for casual

and business...

The back is made of stainless steel with a glass insert. The "picture" was created by Emilio Tadini 1987.

This model does not show up as often as "Max Bill" or "Richard Paul Lohse" do, which were earlier models.

As can be seen it was a limited edition of a total of 999 watches and this is number 122.

I like the watch because of her reduced pure design which reminds me strongly of Movado "Museum" model.

Enjoy the pics!

HAGWE

Erich

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Hi once more,

yesterday night it was already late and I took pics under artificial light which was no good idea.

So this morning I have tried to take better ones under daylight conditions.

Here are the results:

 

The upper side is very hard to present as the highly glossy surface creates multiple reflections.

The original strap is enhanced with a special tissue layer inside to make it last much longer and it is fastened with screws to the case.

The original buckle is chromed black.

 

kind regards

Erich

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i had the midi with a different piece of artwork in the back. no pic sadly. i didnt really understand the concept as the best bit, as others have already said, is on the back. i dont think i ever wore mine and sold it very shortly after buying it.

that in no way is meant to denegrate the watch as the artwork on them is very interesting, cubist i suppose you could call it. i think they would have looked great with the back on the front, but not sure the Omega buyer of that era was ready for that.

Graham

Hi Graham,

I think it may be understood considering the fashion at that time: simplicity, reduced style,...  

I have already pointed out that Movado created a similar watch called "museum" with a black dial and a

gilt "full moon" at "12"  - at the opposite position of the date window on mine...  no hour markers at all...

You are right - today the art work would be put "in the store front"  - see the SWATCH concept...

best

erich

As Erich mentioned in his post, the Omega Art Series was offered in (3) different

sizes and with art inserts on the back by various artists. Erich showed the largest

(maxi - 40mm) size in the Emilio Tadini 1987 version. Here is an example of the Max

Bill model in the maxi size:





And here is a picture of the original box, manuals and spare integrated leather straps

that came with the watch:



And an Extract from the Omega Archives:



Here is another watch from the Omega Art Series: the Richard Paul Lohse model in the

midi (32mm) size:






A picture of the inside caseback, showing the attachment of the integrated leather

band:


Finally, here is an example of the lady's "mini" (22.3mm) size Omega Art Series watch. (I forget which model this is):




An interesting point to note: the lady's mini models do not have the limited edition

numbering or artist signature on the back and appear to not be included in the limited

edition count of 999 pieces issued of each artist version:


The 3 different sized models used 3 different Omega Quartz movements, with the maxi

using the Omega caliber 1433 (no pix, sorry)

the midi size used the Omega caliber 1436 (ETA :


and the mini size used the Omega caliber 1455:


I'm not usually much of a quartz watch fan, but the beautiful black sapphire cases and clean minimalist design on these watches made them an attraction for me.

Similar to the Omega Art Series, was the Omega Deville Symbol Series (shown below),
but I'll just show a few quick shots and leave the in-depth examination for another day:









Best,

Greg

. . . this less common Omega . . . cordially, Art

Hi Greg,

at least one who shares my appreciation for this watch - thanks!

But I think one has to see it in the flesh - a picture can´t capture it due to it´s high lustrous gloss  of ceramic and sapphire.

best

erich