Exceptional horologic works of art

Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 620

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, "Constellation ", No. 168005/6. Production of this model started in 1962.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K pink gold Omega buckle.

CHF 1,200 - 1,800

C. two body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold and black baton indexes on a twelve-sided outer reserve, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star, aperture for the date. Pink gold and black "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 561, copper-coloured, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement , monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometriregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The embossed symbol on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and some constellations.A similar watch is published in "Omega Saga" by Marco Richon, p. 259.