100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 314

Omega 'Constellation', Marine Chronometer, Megaquartz f 2,4MHz, 1970's.Fine and large, center-seconds, water-resistant, trapezoidal shaped, yellow gold and stainless steel electricgentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel articulated Omega bracelet anddeployant clasp.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

USD 600 - 900

Sold: CHF 2,300

C. three-body, polished and brushed, yellow gold bezel with screws, the movement number is engraved on a goldplate set on the lower beveled edge. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. 'Bâton' tritium-coatedhands. M. with quartz standardization, Cal. 1511, frequency 2,4 MHz.Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4*

Fair

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

Notes

This series of the celebrated Marine Chronometer was launched in 1974. The dimensions of this first generation ofMegaquartz Omega Chronometers called for an unusually long steel block case (conceived by Henri Schneider, chief ofthe pilot's Line), whose impressive height was attenuated by two long chamfered edges, making it resemble a truncatedpyramid.