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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 309

Omega, Automatic. Production of this model started in 1948 and becomes the "Constellation" in 1952.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and gold-plated gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 500 - 800

USD 300 - 480

Sold: CHF 633

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed logo, concave lugs. D. off-white with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 354, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The embossed logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and constellations.A similar watch is published in "Omega Saga" by Marco Richon, p. 248.