$1,495
Omega, Automatic Chronometer, "Constellation", Ref. 2852/2853. Produced in the 1950's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. three-body, solid, polished, case back with embossed logo, concave lugs. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. Cal. 505, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight line 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. Notes The "Constellation" was launched by Omega in 1952. The embossed logo on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and some constellations. A similar watch is published in "Omega Saga" by Marco Richon, p. 248.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
