Exceptional horologic works of art

Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 622

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, "Constellation - Calendar", Ref. 14393/4. Production of this model started in 1958.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

CHF 900 - 1,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold and black baton indexes, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" pink gold 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, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 ? 01

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.