OMEGAMANIA
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Apr 15, 2007
LOT 160
?OBSERVATORY DIAL?
Omega, ?Constellation, Chronomètre, Officially Certified?, No. 13727818, case
No. 11049438, Ref. OT 2699. Sold on December 17, 1954.
Very fine and exceptionally rare, self-winding, center seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman`
s wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting an observatory and the night sky,
and an Omega buckle. This watch is sold with a box, a Certificate of Authenticity, and a 2-year Omega
guarantee.
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 16,000 - 22,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 152,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, slightly downturned lugs, decagonal crown, back with ?Observatory? logo. D. Polychrome cloisonné enamel central medallion depicting an observatory within a midnight blue starry sky, outer gilt chapter ring, faceted yellow gold baton indexes, applied Omega symbol at 6 o?clock. Yellow gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 28.10 RA SC - 354, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, bumper rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
The dial of the present watch is from a very small series of fine cloisonné enamel dials made in 1954.
Ref. OT 2699
was launched in 1954. This watch is illustrated in Marco Richon's book page 714.