Omega, 18K Pink Gold Ref. 2852/2853 SC ‘Constellation’ Wristwatch, Circa 1954-55
Sale 678 - Fine Timepieces
Oct 4, 2019
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $2,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Omega, 18K Pink Gold Ref. 2852/2853 SC ‘Constellation’ Wristwatch, Circa 1954-55
34.00 mm case diameter, black dial signed OMEGA with Faisal in Arabic at 6 o'clock, pink gold pitched dauphine hands with center sweep seconds hand, applied pink gold triangular numerals, 'bull horn' lugs, snap on case back, Cal. 501 19 jewel self-winding copper-finish movement adjusted to temperature and five positions, leather strap, gold-tone tang buckle.
Movement number: 14863092.
Movement number: 14863092.
Inner case back stamp: 111782.
Inner case back engraved: DICHTUNG IM BODEN EINSETZEN PONGA LA JUNTA EN EL FONDO LOGER LE JOIN DANS LE FOND FIT WASHER IN BACK.
Property from a Private Collection, Hinsdale, Illinois
Condition Report
Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. The dial has fading and a patina/faint texture to it consistent with age. The crystal has scattered small cracks to the curve of the crystal at 12 o'clock that are visible under 10X magnification. The gold surfaces have scattered scratches consistent with age and light wear. The strap has light creasing.
Please note that Hindman Auctions does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. The dial has fading and a patina/faint texture to it consistent with age. The crystal has scattered small cracks to the curve of the crystal at 12 o'clock that are visible under 10X magnification. The gold surfaces have scattered scratches consistent with age and light wear. The strap has light creasing.
Please note that Hindman Auctions does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
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