Exceptional horologic works of art

Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 626

Omega, Automatic Chronometre, Officially Certified, "Constellation", Ref. 2852/2853. Production of this model started in 1952.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back with embossed symbol and washer fit in the case back, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone yellow gold with applied yellow gold double- dart faceted indexes on a twelve-sided outer polished plain reserve, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 501, copper coloured, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement , monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.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.