Vintage Omax Spaceman Automatic Oval Andre Le Marquand 1970s Space Age Watch
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A true icon of space-age design: the Spaceman, created by Swiss designer André Le Marquand, here in its signature oval form and signed Omax on the dial.
The black dial sits behind a trapezoid window framed by a wide, sweeping chrome oval bezel, a shape that instantly recalls an astronaut's helmet visor. Bright orange baton hands and indices stand out against the black, with a red date window at the upper right and a pale arc along the lower edge of the dial. The dial is signed SPACEMAN Automatic, OMAX and SWISS MADE T<25. The caseback carries the engraved Spaceman astronaut motif, marked Swiss Made and Incabloc. The watch is fitted on a black cut-out leather strap that frames the case, with steel buckle.
A true icon of space-age design: the Spaceman, created by Swiss designer André Le Marquand, here in its signature oval form and signed Omax on the dial.
The black dial sits behind a trapezoid window framed by a wide, sweeping chrome oval bezel, a shape that instantly recalls an astronaut's helmet visor. Bright orange baton hands and indices stand out against the black, with a red date window at the upper right and a pale arc along the lower edge of the dial. The dial is signed SPACEMAN Automatic, OMAX and SWISS MADE T<25. The caseback carries the engraved Spaceman astronaut motif, marked Swiss Made and Incabloc. The watch is fitted on a black cut-out leather strap that frames the case, with steel buckle.
Brand heritage
André Le Marquand (born 1930), an Anglo-Swiss architect and designer from Neuchâtel, created the Spaceman at the end of the 1960s as a tribute to the conquest of space, at the request of Claude Lebet of the Swiss brand Catena. Launched in the early 1970s, it became one of the defining fashion watches of its era, with around 150,000 sold within a decade, and was later produced for distributors in many countries; this example is signed Omax.
André Le Marquand (born 1930), an Anglo-Swiss architect and designer from Neuchâtel, created the Spaceman at the end of the 1960s as a tribute to the conquest of space, at the request of Claude Lebet of the Swiss brand Catena. Launched in the early 1970s, it became one of the defining fashion watches of its era, with around 150,000 sold within a decade, and was later produced for distributors in many countries; this example is signed Omax.
Why this one is special
- Instantly recognisable 1970s space-age "helmet visor" design by André Le Marquand
- Swiss automatic movement with date
- Engraved astronaut motif on the caseback
- Original style cut-out strap that frames the oval case
- Instantly recognisable 1970s space-age "helmet visor" design by André Le Marquand
- Swiss automatic movement with date
- Engraved astronaut motif on the caseback
- Original style cut-out strap that frames the oval case
Specifications
- Brand / Model: Omax Spaceman
- Designer: André Le Marquand
- Era: 1970s
- Movement: Swiss automatic, Incabloc
- Functions: hours, minutes, date
- Case: oval, chrome bezel, approx. 47 mm, approx. 15 mm thick
- Dial: black with orange markers and hands
- Strap: black cut-out leather with steel buckle
- Brand / Model: Omax Spaceman
- Designer: André Le Marquand
- Era: 1970s
- Movement: Swiss automatic, Incabloc
- Functions: hours, minutes, date
- Case: oval, chrome bezel, approx. 47 mm, approx. 15 mm thick
- Dial: black with orange markers and hands
- Strap: black cut-out leather with steel buckle
Condition
Pre-owned. There is visible damage to the crystal at the 12 o'clock position, scratches across the chrome bezel, and wear to the finish on the caseback, as shown in the photos. Please review all photos closely, as they form part of the description. The presentation box shown is not original to this watch.
Working at time of listing.
Pre-owned. There is visible damage to the crystal at the 12 o'clock position, scratches across the chrome bezel, and wear to the finish on the caseback, as shown in the photos. Please review all photos closely, as they form part of the description. The presentation box shown is not original to this watch.
Working at time of listing.
What's included
The watch on its strap, and the presentation box shown (not original to this watch). No papers.
The watch on its strap, and the presentation box shown (not original to this watch). No papers.
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.
Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.
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