Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 17, 2009

LOT 277

Constellation Omega, "Constellation, Automatic Chronometer, Officially Certified," No. 24818247, Ref. CD 168.017. Made circa 1968. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K gold cap on stainless steel wristwatch with date and an Omega gold-caped bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, fluted bezel, screwed-down case back with embossed Constellation logo. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold and black baton indexes, outer minute divisions, applied gold signature above the 6, aperture for the date. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 564, copper-colored, 24 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. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.