1987 Omega Speedmaster Automatic Ref: 376.0822 "The Holy Grail" with Box and Papers
1987 Omega Speedmaster Automatic Ref: 376.0822 "The Holy Grail" with Box and Papers
Inventory OP2020
Brand Omega
Style Speedmaster
Model 376.0822
Serial 48,2XX,XXX
Dial Tritium
Material Stainless Steel
Case (mm) 42
Case
Excellent 42mm case and sharp chronograph case that has some wear from use. Comes with the correct 1045 Omega movement based on the Lemania calibre 1500.
Bezel/Insert
Very nice condition "b2" black bezel with light wear from age.
Dial
Excellent "type 1" Tritium chronograph dial with Tritium stick markers that have aged to a creamy yellow patina. The dial also shows a day and date register. Comes with a correct Omega crystal with an inner minute track.
Hands
Excellent original Tritium Omega hands that have aged to the same patina as the markers on the dial.
Bracelet/Strap
Excellent 1450 Omega bracelet with 18 links and 808 end links. The bracelet has light stretch and some wear from use.
Accessories
This watch comes with the watch as shown in the photos, original outer and inner boxes, booklets, original hang tag with matching serial, and original Omega warranty card showing it was likely one of the Italian market examples.
This Speedy model is considered possibly one of the rarest Speedmaster models to have been produced by Omega having only been manufactured between 1987-1988.
It garnered the "the holy grail' nickname from the iconic collector Chuck Maddox during his quest to track one down.