Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

Omega, A limited edition stainless steel dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet made for The British Elite Special Boat Service (SBS) Ref. 2539.80.00, No. 168/500, circa 2008
Movement: cal. 2628 Co-Axial automatic, 27 jewels
Dial: blue wave, applied luminescent baton and dot indexes, luminescent hands, centre seconds, aperture for date
Case: stainless steel, rotating calibrated bezel, screw-down back with SBS insignia and motto ‘By Strength and Guile’, stainless steel link bracelet with folding clasp
Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet
Dimensions: diameter 41mm, bracelet circumference approximately 195mm
Accessories: International warranty card, chronometer certificate, pictograms card, instruction booklet, presentation case £2,000-£3,000

The Special Boat Service is the special forces unit of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. In 2003 the unit were given their own cap badge with the motto ‘By Strength and Guile. Traditionally manned mostly by Royal Marines Commandos, their principle roles include special reconnaissance, offensive action and Military counter terrorism.