Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 321

Omega, "Constellation", Automatic Chronometer. Production of this model started in 1952.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed Constellation logo, concave lapidated lugs. D. yellow gold with applied yellow gold and black bâton and dart faceted indexes, aperture for the date, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. "Dauphine" yellow gold and black hands. M. Cal. 561, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring"Swan-neck" micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.