Omega. A rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone silvered "pie-pan" dial
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Omega. A rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone silvered "pie-pan" dial

SIGNED OMEGA, CONSTELLATION, DE LUXE MODEL, REF. OT 2852, MOVEMENT NO. 15'831'007, CASE NO. 265'977, MANUFACTURED IN 1958

Closed16 May 2011

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Omega. A rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone silvered "pie-pan" dial
Signed Omega, Constellation, De Luxe Model, ref. OT 2852, movement no. 15'831'007, case no. 265'977, manufactured in 1958
Cal. 505 copper-finished lever movement, 24 jewels, two-tone silvered "pie-pan" dial, applied faceted dagger numerals, sweep centre seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, snap on back with Constellation logo, stainless steel Omega buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

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With Omega Extract of the Archives confirming the manufacture of the present watch in 1958 and its delivery to Morocco.

This watch is an attractive example of the rare "Constellation Automatic Chronometer" in white gold to appear in public to date. It is distinguished by its unusual two-tone white gold dial, beautifully harmonizing with the white gold case, rendering it a very distinguished, elegant look. The watch is furthermore preserved in very good overall condition, topping the overall appeal of this legendary timepiece.

Launched in 1952, the iconic "Constellation" model and its variations in regard to case and dial layout has become a highly coveted collector's watch. It is extensively described and illustrated in Omega - A Journey Through Time by Marco Richon, Chapter 8, pp. 359-400.