OMEGA Andrew Grima Automatic Ref. 8305 053 No. 23997423 Bracelet watch in 18k (750) yellow gold and diamonds Stylized case, bark-shaped bezel set with four diamonds, signed Plain dial with faceted smoked glass, baton hour markers for 1/4 hours, signed Automatic movement, 24 jewels, adjusted 2 positions, cal. 711, signed Integrated gold bracelet with the signature of the designer and jewellery creator "a grima" on the clasp Size: 39 x 36 mm Gross weight 117,7 g Wrist size. 15.5 cm Andrew Grima was an influential British jewellery designer, best known for his bold, avant-garde pieces of 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 jewellers 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 called 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 designs emphasised the art and elegance of the watch as a wearable piece of sculpture. Some of the watches in the collection even hid the timepiece behind semi-precious stones, emphasising form over function, as in our example. Grima's creations for Omega are now considered iconic, 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.