Andrew Grima
Automatic
Ref. 8305 053
No. 23997423
Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold (750) and diamonds
Stylized case, the bezel in a bark pattern set with four diamonds, signed
Dial with smoked facetted glass, stick indexes for quarter hours, signed
Automatic movement, 24 rubies, 2 positions, cal. 711, signed
Integrated gold bracelet with designer signature and creator " a grima "
Dim. 39 x 36 mm
Gross weight. 117,7 g
Wrist size. 15,5 cm
Andrew Grima was an influential British jewelry designer, best known for his bold and avant-garde pieces in the 1960s and 1970s.
Grima's unique approach to design attracted high-profile clients, including members of the royal family, and he became one of the most celebrated jewelers of his time. He also ventured into the world of watch design, and one of his most famous collaborations was with Omega, the Swiss luxury watchmaker.
In the early 1970s, Grima designed a limited series of watches for Omega, the "About Time" collection. These watches were highly unconventional, with abstract and sculptural designs that departed from traditional watchmaking aesthetics.
Instead of focusing on precise timekeeping, Grima's creations emphasized the art and elegance of the watch as a wearable piece of sculpture.
Some watches in the collection even concealed the timepiece behind semi-precious stones, emphasizing form over function, as in our model.
Grima's creations for Omega are now considered emblematic, blending luxury, art and innovation. These watches are rare and highly sought-after by collectors, both for their association with Grima's distinctive style and for their historical importance in watch design.
