Omega - Speedmaster Chronograph - No reserve price - 175.0043 - Men - 1991

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This striking iteration of the legendary chronograph lineage perfectly balances heritage design with everyday practicality. Featuring a highly attractive reverse panda dial configuration and the convenience of a self-winding caliber, this timepiece offers collectors a sophisticated and highly wearable extension of the brand's most famous family. The combination of silvered subdials against a deep black canvas creates exceptional visual depth, making it a standout example of late twentieth-century Swiss watchmaking. Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Automatic Reference Number: 175.0043 Serial Number: 53594678 Movement: Automatic Omega Caliber 1155 Dial: Black with silvered guilloché subdials, exceptionally clean condition with warm creamy luminous patina Case Size: 39 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1991 Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautifully preserved dial and sharp case lines Dial and Hands The dial presents a captivating reverse panda layout, featuring a matte black primary surface contrasted brilliantly by three recessed, silvered subdials. Each subdial is finished with fine concentric circular snailing, catching the light dynamically and adding intricate texture to the display. The typography is crisp and precise, with a white printed minute track framing the outer edge and the classic Omega logo and Speedmaster script positioned alongside the framed date aperture at three o'clock. The applied luminous baton indices have aged to a highly attractive, even creamy patina. The matching white baton hands retain their luminous fills, which perfectly harmonize with the hour markers. Black baton hands sweep across the silvered subdials, ensuring excellent legibility. A thorough visual inspection reveals the dial to be in stunningly preserved condition, completely free of moisture damage, spotting, staining, or print loss, maintaining an exceptionally clean and vibrant appearance. Case and Crystal The 39 millimeter stainless steel case showcases the iconic twisted lyre lug profile that defines the collection. The architecture features a beautiful interplay between the brushed case flanks and the highly polished sweeping bevels. The fixed stainless steel bezel is fitted with a black tachymeter insert, which remains remarkably clean and legible with only faint signs of handling. The fluted winding crown is sharply embossed with the Omega logo and is flanked by traditional pump-style chronograph pushers. A domed crystal protects the dial, offering clear distortion-free viewing from all angles. The solid stainless steel caseback is deeply engraved with the famous Hippocampus seahorse medallion, the Speedmaster name, and the serial number along the outer edge. The case remains in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting only light, honest surface hairlines consistent with careful wear, while retaining strong geometry and sharp transitions. Movement Powering this chronograph is the Omega Caliber 1155, a robust 17-jewel automatic movement based on the proven Valjoux 7750 architecture. The movement is beautifully finished in a golden tone, with the Omega branding and caliber number deeply stamped into the winding rotor. The chronograph mechanism features cam-actuated operation, providing crisp and decisive pusher action. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher indicates a deviation of +6 to +10 seconds per day with strong amplitude. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel Omega bracelet, featuring a comfortable five-link design with brushed outer links and polished intermediate links. The solid endlinks are correctly stamped with the 813 reference code. The robust folding clasp is proudly signed with the applied Omega emblem and the engraved Speedmaster script. The bracelet shows normal, light superficial wear and accommodates a wrist size of up to 19 cm. Condition This timepiece survives in excellent vintage condition. The case retains its signature curves and crisp lug facets, showing only minor surface marks indicative of gentle use over the decades. The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, standing out as a prime highlight of the watch with its flawless reverse panda aesthetic and beautifully aged luminous material. The bracelet remains secure and visually cohesive with the case. Dimensions Case Size: 39 mm Wrist Size: 19 cm Remarks With its perfect 39 millimeter proportions, this chronograph wears exceptionally well on a variety of wrist sizes. The high-contrast dial configuration paired with the reliability of an automatic movement makes it a highly versatile piece, equally suited for daily wear or as a distinguished addition to a curated collection. History The Speedmaster Automatic line was introduced to provide enthusiasts with the celebrated aesthetic of the original moonwatch while integrating the modern convenience of a self-winding movement and a date complication. By utilizing reliable automatic chronograph calibers, Omega successfully expanded the appeal of their most famous design, creating a watch that retained the rugged, purpose-built spirit of its predecessors while catering to the demands of everyday wearers. These models have since garnered a dedicated following for their distinctive dial variations and highly wearable case dimensions. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSA-0038