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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 334

Omega "Constellation" Chronometer, Electronic F300 Hz, case No. 198.002. Produced circa 1970.Fine center-seconds, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's electronic wristwatch with date, 18K yellow gold Omega articulated bracelet and clasp.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,300

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with embossed logo. D. two-tone champagne with applied black and gold bâton indexes, applied gold logo on red enamel on the 12, aperture for the date. "Bâton" black and gold radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 916 2, Lic. Bulova & Pat., copper-colored, 12 jewels, diapason tuning fork for swinging element, frequency of 300 Hz.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

The watch F 300 Hz, (Cal. 1250), was the very first electronic watch model created by Omega, and was presented at the Basel Fair in 1950. At the same time, Omega launched the first 42 models, produced as an industrial pre-series, of the famous "Constellation Electroquartz", the first quartz watch made by the firm (Cal. 1300 - Bêta 21).The embossed logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and constellations.