4,497 CHF
Omega, Constellation, Marine Chronometer, Megaquartz f 2,4MHz, 1970's. Fine and large, centre second, water-resistant, trapezoidal shaped, yellow gold and stainless steel electric gentleman's wristwatch with date and original stainless steel articulated bracelet and deployant clasp, with a fine wooden and gilt brass fitted box. three body, polished, satined, yellow gold bezel with screws, the movement number is engraved on a gold plate set on the lower bevelled edge. black with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" tritium-coated hands. with quartz standardization, cal. 1511, frequency 2,4 MHz. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 42 mm. Notes This series of the celebrated Marine Chronometer was launched in 1974. The case was conceived by Henri Schneider, chief of the pilot's line, considering his high performances. The impressive height of this heavy rectangular steel block is reduced by two long chamfered edges which makes it look like a truncated pyramid.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-04-24
