The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 272

Omega, Seamaster XVI, Ref. 2984 SC, made in 1956.Fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back with "Seamaster" logo, faceted lugs, flat bezel. D. ivory China lacquer (made by Jean-Pierre Matthey-Claudet) with applied 18K pink gold faceted indexes repeating the lugs decoration, on the 6, the number "XVI" in Roman numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 501, copper coloured, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.