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Omega Speedmaster "Ultra Holy Grail" Ref ST376.0822, 1987
- Maker / attribution
- Omega (maker)
- Date
- 1987
- Historical period
- Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 42 mm
- Stock no.
- W-2784
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (W-2784)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Omega Speedmaster "Ultra Holy Grail" Ref ST376.0822 (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number W-2784), this is a wristwatch by Omega, made in Switzerland, dated 1987. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 42 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Bulang & Sons
We are delighted to be able off all you Speedy lovers this incredible Omega Speedmaster "Ultra Holy Grail," also known affectionately as the "Liberace", a truly rare collector's gem with only 200 pieces produced specifically for the Italian market. This exclusive model showcases a stunning combination of gold pushers, crown, and bezel, which perfectly complement its black dial featuring concentric gold sub dials. The 42mm steel case remains in excellent condition, with a beautifully detailed hippocampus on the case back alongside its limited-edition number. The gold bezel, pushers and crown are also still in good condition. The black dial has gold sub dials and both day and date functions. The five o'clock marker has been relumed, and the spear hand is Luminova. This watch and is powered by the automatic Omega Calibre 1045, a red gilded movement based on the Lemania 5100. The watch is fitted with the pictured Bulang and Sons strap. The movement has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker. For Omega enthusiasts and serious collectors, this Speedmaster "Ultra Holy Grail" offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Speedy history. Visit us at the Bulang and Sons watch lounge for a private viewing or contact us to discover more about how this exceptional timepiece can become the highlight of your collection. Specifications: - Omega Speedmaster ST376.0822 - Limited edition: 0xx/200 dates to 1987 - 42mm steel case - Hippocampus engraved case back with limited number - Gold pushers, crown, and bezel - Black dial with concentric gold subdials - Day and date display - Caliber 1045 automatic Omega movement - Comes on the strap shown - Fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker
Historical context
Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.
Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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