Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 75

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Constellation, 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a pink gold plated Omega buckle.

USD 750 - 950

C. three body, solid, polished, screw down case back with logo, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. 'Dauphine' pink 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: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

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