Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 158

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Constellation, 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 800 - 1,000

C. three body, solid, polished, screw-down case back with logo, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold and black indexes on a faceted outer plain reserve. 'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. cal. 561, copper-colored, 24 jewels, 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: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The 'Constellation' was launched by Omega in 1952. The engraved logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory with star constellations.A similar watch is published in Omega Saga by Marco Richon, 1998, p. 248.