1988 Omega Speedmaster Automatic 'Holy Grail' ST 376.0822

The Speedmaster Holy Grail was given its name by the late Chuck Maddox. There is a great article on the watch here by Fratello Watches. With a limited run of circa 2000 watches it was relitively cheap to find one 5 years ago. Now with collectors wating to add these to collections, the price has risen immensly. Undoubtably the Holy Grail is one watch you should have in the collection!
 
 
Brand and Model: Omega Speedmaster Automatic
 
Reference: ST 376.0822
 
Case: Stainless steel CRS case which is unique to this model. Featuring thicker shoulders than the standard Moonwatch.
 
Bezel: B4 correct for after February 1988
 
Bracelet: Omega 1479 bracelet with 812 end links - reportedly rare for this model but confirmed as fitted.
 
Dial: Correct dial with concentric circles on the sub dials, correct 'wedge 2's' Hands, The lume has had a repair at 8,9,& 10 o'clock but under UV you can see it was present at one point as there is a faint glow in parts. This has been documented to happen on some Holy Grails.
 
Crown and Pushers: The correct pushers are fitted at 5mm x 3.5mm. The crown is a service replacement.
 
Hands: The hands are correct long lume hands for this model and have been relumed in the past but glow in line withthe dial.
 
Crystal: Service Omega hesalite crystal with Omega logo and metal minute track.
 
Case Diameter: 42mm
 
Movement: Omega cal 1045 with Serial 48,233,34x dating to roughly April 1988. We do not know exactly the date due to Omega's Extract service being unavailable at this time.
 
Case Back: Stainless steel with 376.0822 CRS stamped in the reverse.
 
Included with watch: 
 
Watch only
 
Condition: The watch is in excellent condition and shows minimal wear consistent with use. All the functions are working correctly. It also comes with a 12 Months movement warranty.