Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 229

OMEGA REF. 2659 WITH CUSTOM-MADE ENAMEL DIAL YELLOW GOLD Omega, Automatic, movement No. 11667950, case No. 11161199, Ref. 2659. Made in the 1950s. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a custom-made cloisonne enamel dial.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

HKD 44,000 - 61,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 6,875

Two-body, solid, polished, curved lugs, inclined bezel, snap on case back. Cloisonne enamel with floral motif, with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and faceted indexes. Yellow gold Dauphine hands. Cal. 342, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator, bumper rotor.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-27-01

Very good

Custom-made

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.