Lot Essay
The "Anakin Skywalker" Seamaster chronograph garnered its nickname from its large case and unusual dial, reminiscent of something found in a science fiction movie. The multi-colored dial features an outer white tachymeter scale. This Seamaster chronograph is an extremely bold and unique product of the 1970s. The same reference with black PVD case was nicknamed 'Dark Vador'.
The so called “Baby Anakin” large Seamaster, also known as the “Giant”, has often been closely associated to the similar 'Anakin Skywalker' chronograph model due to the 44mm Tungsten case coating as well as its unique shape. The chronograph version is thicker and longer however. This simpler version has therefore often been nicknamed the 'Baby Anakin' or 'Baby Skywalker' among collectors, even if it remains an oversized wristwatch, which also earned it its first nickname.
These two particular watches were also featured at Roy & Sacha Davidoff's Watches with Nicknames Exhibition that took place in May 2017 and will be featured in their book, by the same name. The buyer of this lot will receive a copy of the book upon its publication in 2018.
The so called “Baby Anakin” large Seamaster, also known as the “Giant”, has often been closely associated to the similar 'Anakin Skywalker' chronograph model due to the 44mm Tungsten case coating as well as its unique shape. The chronograph version is thicker and longer however. This simpler version has therefore often been nicknamed the 'Baby Anakin' or 'Baby Skywalker' among collectors, even if it remains an oversized wristwatch, which also earned it its first nickname.
These two particular watches were also featured at Roy & Sacha Davidoff's Watches with Nicknames Exhibition that took place in May 2017 and will be featured in their book, by the same name. The buyer of this lot will receive a copy of the book upon its publication in 2018.