Lot 175
<b>An open face stopwatch by Omega used by Mr Jack Taylor, the referee in the 1974 World Cup...
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Lot 175
<b>An open face stopwatch by Omega used by Mr Jack Taylor, the referee in the 1974 World Cup...
Lot 175
Lot Description
<b>An open face stopwatch by Omega used by Mr Jack Taylor, the referee in the 1974 World Cup Final. </b>Non-slip anthracite coated stainless steel "Nuit Spatiale" case with engraving to the case back. Case width 54mm. Signed manual wind calibre 8160A, numbered 3395960. Black and white dial with Arabic numeral seconds markers at five minute intervals, subsidiary minutes dial to twelve. Box. <br/>
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<i>This historic Omega pocket watch was used by referee, Mr. Jack Taylor, to time the 1974 World Cup final between West Germany v Netherlands in Munich. The match was delayed as Mr. Jack Taylor had spotted that the corner flags had been removed for the tournament's closing ceremony. He then ordered them to be put back in. Famously, the watch was used to time the quickest ever penalty in World Cup final history. In the first minute Johan Cruyff went on a run for the Netherlands and was brought down in the Germany penalty area. From the resulting penalty Johan Neeskens scored, all before any German player had even touched the ball. Mr. Jack Taylor has stated after the penalty was award to the Netherlands, Franz Beckenbauer, the legendary German captain approached him and said 'Taylor, you're an Englishman'! <br/>
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The watch has come from the family of Mr. Jack Taylor. Mr. Jack Taylor was a referee for 33 years, taking charge of more than 1,000 games all over the world. Taylor was inducted into the FIFA Hall of Fame on 1 February 1999 in Barcelona. On 25 September 2013, he became the first referee inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. However, the 1974 World Cup Final was, arguably, the most important match he officiated. </i> <br/>
360: Yes
Box: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.
<li>Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Case shows light scratches and marks.
<li>Crown has light scratches and marking.
<p>This lot comes with a box showing marks and general wear.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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