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Geneva, Dec 08, 2022

LOT 260

Omega
Ref. 168029, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, calibre 751, gold “linen” dial; “Constellation”; 18K yellow gold

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 1,050 - 2,100 / USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,300 - 16,600

Sold: CHF 1,250

18K yellow gold, self-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, gold colour “linen” dial with centre-seconds, and two horological complications:
· Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
· Day of the week (double aperture at 3 o’clock; indications given in English)

Case-back stamped in the centre with the dome of the Astronomical Observatory of Geneva and eight constellations.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel

Model “Constellation” “Automatic” “Chronometer Officially Certified”

Reference 168029

Year circa 1970

Movement No. 31 950 372

Case No. unnumbered (by Edouard Wenger, Geneva)

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet brown leather Omega strap

Buckle gilded metal Omega buckle

Caliber 751, adjusted 5 positions and temperature, 24 jewels

Dimensions 40.5 x 34.6 mm.

Weight 58.7 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Omega, “Constellation”

Production of the “Constellation” line started in 1952.



CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
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