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Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 623

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Officially Certified, "Constellation ", Ref. 14381/2. Production of this model started in 1959.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 6,000 - 6,000

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lapidated lugs. D. black with applied pink gold dart faceted indexes and radium dots, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 551, copper-coloured, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement , monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

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. 248 and 251.