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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002

LOT 20

Omega "Constellation", Marine Chronometer, Megaquartz f 2,4MHz, No. 0400. Produced in the 1970's. Fine and large, center-seconds, water-resistant, trapezoidal-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and gold plated articulated Omega deployant clasp.

USD 2,200 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,220

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, polished yellow gold bezel, brushed case. D. satiné dark blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes, gold logo on red background on the 12, aperture for the date in white Arabic numerals on red background. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1511 with quartz standardization and a frequency of 2,4 MHz. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

The celebrated Marine Chronometer was launched in 1974. The case was conceived by Henri Schneider, chief of the Pilot's Line. The height of this heavy rectangular steel block is reduced by two long chamfered edges, making it look like a truncated pyramid.