Tempus Ghost: OmniDiver MK1-A-033X
Tempus Ghost: MK1
$7,492.00
This special project offers a rare opportunity for any true SeL enthusiast. The vision for this bespoke restoration was to seamlessly combine elements taken from each evolution of the OmniDiver from its introduction in 2017 as the OmniDiver MK1 to the current versions still in production today as the MK2 46 and Xos 42.
The grade 5 titanium case and bezel were originally produced by us in 2017 as part of our first ever production run of 46mm OmniDiver MK1 pieces. The watch was sold to a client in 2018 and then re-acquired by us in 2022 from the used market when the original owner was compelled to sell most of his collection due to an unforeseen life event. With the launch of Tempus Ghost in 2024, our special projects initiative, we decided to complete a full restoration and upgrade of this legacy piece which had been tucked away in our safe for about two years.
Restored + Repowered
Originally configured as a temperature compensated quartz, we have repowered the timepiece as an automatic with a top-grade SW200-1 with Incabloc and date. A new dial was made exclusively unique to this single piece. We combined our legacy MK1 dial design with applied luminous indices which was based on MILSPEC MIL-W-3818B with our current MK2 dial variant featuring the display window above the Incabloc shock protected balance jewel of the movement and MK2 date window. The skeletonized handset is taken directly from the current MK2 series OmniDiver finished in our traditional non-reflective white and Inferno (bright orange) color scheme with world class lume applied throughout.
The 120 position ball-bearing bezel was remachined internally to add MK2 OmniDiver features such as the secondary Teflon bearing and enhanced (stiffer) piston indexing. Externally, the bezel was remachiend and finished to restore the aesthetic of a like-new appearance with crisp edges and clean brush-finished faces of the original grip pattern. A more minimalist lumed insert design, used for the first time on the OmniDiver Xos 42, features a pattern of 12 lumed markers intended to display 5 and 10 minute intervals with clear legibility in low light. A matte black non-reflective finish matches the finish of the dial below.
The case has been modified to integrate our new larger and stronger MK2 screw down crown at the usual 6H position. Also added to the case, is a special engraved serial number plate made from just under one gram of 950 Platinum (95% pure platinum alloyed with Ruthenium) which is secured flush to the case in a machined pocket at the noon position between the lugs.
The caseback, one of three limited edition engraved "Skull" case backs made for the MK1 was originally made in 2021 and is engraved accordingly. Each of these limited edition casebacks had a unique name and skull. This one is called "Tempus Mortis", abstracted latin for "time is death" or "with time, comes death" a reminder that life is a gift and should be enjoyed in the present to the greatest extent. The caseback is secured with a set of 12 Torx (T3) machine screws.
The grade 5 titanium WavLock bracelet shown is included with the watch and is known to be one of the most articulate, fluid, and comfortable bracelets in the world. This MK1 series assembly with subtly curved link sections has been modified to be compatible with the larger MK2 crown. The WavLock clasp, offering on-the-move micro sizing in 5mm increments, has been modified with the stronger MK2 version of our 14mm dive extension. A special set of lug screws offer a more refined look compared to the original MK1 series lug screws (wrench included).
Important note: We do not have any additional MK1 OmniDivers in our inventory at this time so this is the only piece of its kind we can offer.