$1,208
Omega, Automatic Chronometer, “Constellation”. Produced in the 1950’s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman’s wristwatch. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with logo, concave lugs. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. “Dauphine” pink gold hands. Cal. 551, copper-colored, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Notes The “Constellation” was launched by Omega in 1952. The engraved logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and various constellations. A similar watch is published in “Omega Saga” by Marco Richon, p. 248.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-03-13
