Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 558

OMEGA, REF. 2849 ? PINK GOLD ? DELIVERED TO THE UNITED NATIONS Omega, "Seamaster, Calendar - Automatic", movement No. 18041917, Ref. 2849SC-8. Made in 1961 and delivered to the United Nations, September 13th, 1961. Fine, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with date and a gold-plated Omega buckle. Accompanied by a period Omega fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 4,300 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, snap-on case back embossed with the Seamaster logo, concave straight lugs, inclined bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, applied gold logo, aperture for the gold-rimmed date. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 503, copper-colored, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The Extract from the Archives states that this watch was delivered to the United Nations in 1961.