Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 369
OMEGA, MARINE CHRONOMETER MEGAQUARTZ
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 3,000
A fine and rare mahogany-cased quartz deck chronometer with center seconds. Chronomètre de Marine, Observatoire de Neuchâtel, MEGAQUARTZ, 4.19 MHz, a brass plaque numbered 1561, an electronic connection 1Hz 1 V and a locking knob.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Megaquartz
Reference Ref. PE 5806
Year Circa 1980
Case No. 1443
Caliber 1525
Dimensions 21 x 17 x 12
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
The Omega Marine Chronometer Megaquartz Calibre 1525 was designed by Henri Schneider. At the time of production, this was the most precise portable autonomous timepiece, second only to an atomic clock. The accuracy is in the 0.01 seconds per day range. Pierre Aubert, the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs for Switzerland used this piece as an official
gift for the recipients: King Carl Gustav of Sweden in 1985, President Mitterand of France and King Houssein of Jordan in 1987. It was also chosen by the city of Geneva to present to the Presidents Reagan and Gorbachev during the America-Russian summit in 1985.