Exceptional horologic works of art

Geneva, Oct 13, 2003

LOT 627

Omega, Automatic Chronometer "Constellation" nref:14381. Production of this model started in 1952.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold baton and double dart faceted indexes, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. "Dauphine" pink gold 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, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 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.