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Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 621

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Officially Certified "Constellation ", Ref. 168005/6. Production of this model started in 1963.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a yellow gold plated Omega buckle.

CHF 2,500 - 2,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes on a twelve-sided outer reserve, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "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-sprin, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-01

Fair

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.