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Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002

LOT 31

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, ?Constellation?. Produced in the 1950?s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

USD 700 - 900

Sold: USD 1,208

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with logo, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. ?Dauphine? pink gold hands. M. Cal. 551, copper-colored, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 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

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The ?Constellation? was launched by Omega in 1952. The engraved logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and various constellations. A similar watch is published in ?Omega Saga? by Marco Richon, p. 248.