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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 14

Omega, Automatic Chronomètre, Officially Certified, "Constellation de Luxe",Ref.2852/ 2853. Production of this model started in 1952. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back with embossed symbol, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone yellow gold with applied yellow gold baton and dart faceted indexes on a twelve-sided outer plain reserve, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 501, copper-colored, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometeregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.