Lot 18
Omega. A limited edition black ceramic and stainless steel quartz wristwatch with date
'The Artistic Interpretation of Time', Fritz Glarner 63-72, No.870/999, made in 1987
Auction: 20 November 2025 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Quartz movement, black dial with white circle at six with aperture for date, circular case with black ceramic upper, stainless steel reverse secured by 4 screws with central art design by Fritz Glarner, on Omega black leather strap with plain black buckle. Case, dial and movement signed.
Accompanied by the original Omega ‘The Artistic Interpretation of Time’ sliding presentation case.
Dimensions
Diameter 40mm.
Footnote
In 1986 Omega released a series of ‘Art Collection’ quartz watches in identical circular cases comprised of ceramic scratch resistant cases with the reverse displaying exclusive Concrete Art by famous contemporary constructivist artists, each limited to 999 examples. This was followed in 1987 by a further similar collection, including precious metal versions, by various artists, including this 40mm example by Swiss artist (1899-1972) Fritz Glarner. This project was developed by Ernest Thomke, then Omega's Managing Director using a case design by Hans Zaugg.