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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 27

Omega, Constellation, Automatic, Officially Certified Chronometer, No.16303903, Ref. 2852.Made in the early 1960s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200 / CHF 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,440

C. Two-body, polished, lapidated gold bezel, concave goldcapped lugs, snap-on back with Constellation logo and engraved Constellation, Waterproof. D. Black with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes, applied gold star at 6. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 505, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original