OMEGA - Lot 60
OMEGA Case no. 1031 BB 1683010 Movement no. 25644404 Circa 1967 Bracelet watch in 18k (750) gold Case: round, winding crown with signature, back decorated with an engraving of an observatory, screw-down back, signed Dial: opaline, applied baton hour markers, minute track, central second hand, date window, signed Movement: self-winding, cal. 564, 24 jewels, 5-position adjustment, signed Bracelet/Fastener: gold Milanese link with "R.C." engraved clasp, unsigned, Wrist circumference: 17.5 cm Diameter: 35 mm Gross weight: 75.00 g. With: case A 18k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, gold Milanese bracelet unsigned Since the launch of the Constellation collection in 1952, the caseback of every watch has featured the same emblem: that of an astronomical observatory. This motif, inspired by observatory competitions, represents the dome of an observatory surrounded by eight stars, a reference to Omega's eight victories in the annual chronometry competitions organized by observatories between 1945 and 1952. Although the legend says that it's the dome of the Geneva observatory, it's more of a generic illustration. Since the launch of the Constellation collection in 1952, the caseback of every watch has featured the same emblem: the astronomical observatory. This motif, inspired by observatory competitions, represents the dome of an observatory surrounded by eight stars, a reference to Omega's eight victories in the annual chronometry competitions organized by observatories between 1945 and 1952. Although the legend says that it's the dome of the Geneva observatory, it's more of a generic illustration. Condition report given for information only: Movement in working order at time of catalog writing Traces of wear and signs of use, few visible signs overall. A service will be required to bring the movement up to chronometric standards. Sold as is, without warranty Condition report given as an indication : At the time of cataloguing, movement is ticking, overhaul required to be fully operational. Please be advised all watches are sold "as is". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watch.
