Important Limited Edition & Modern Co...
Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002
LOT 170
Omega, Automatic Chronometer, "Constellation", Ref. 2852/2853. Produced in the 1950's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 800 - 1,000
Sold: USD 1,495
C. three-body, solid, polished, case back with embossed logo, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 505, 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. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |
Notes
The "Constellation" was launched by Omega in 1952. The embossed logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and some constellations. A similar watch is published in "Omega Saga" by Marco Richon, p. 248.