Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 469

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Officially Certified, "Constellation de Luxe", Ref. 14381/2. Production of this model started in 1952.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 5,290

C. three body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with embossed symbol, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold baton and dart faceted indexes on a twelve-sided outer plain reserve, above the 6, the signature and an applied gold star. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 551, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement , monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer reguator.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The embossed symbol on the case back represents the Geneva Observatory and some constellations.A similar watch is published in "Omega Saga" by Marco Richon, p. 248 and 251.