A gentleman’s 18ct gold automatic chronometer

A gentleman s 18ct gold automatic chronometer calendar wristwatch Omega Constellation Swiss, 1960 s The radial brushed champagne dial with black baton numerals, calendar aperture at three o clock, spear-shaped hands and signed OMEGA, AUTOMATIC, CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, Constellation to centre over inscription SWISS MADE to the lower margin, in restrained circular case with simple moulded bezel and angled rectangular lugs, the rear cover cast with observatory trademark within engraved inscription STIG, 19,68, 50 AR, on a black leather Omega branded strap, diameter 34mm (1.375ins); with a red Omega branded presentation box. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. C31); purchased at Christie s, South Kensington, 16th July 2003 (lot 153) for £500 hammer. The current lot was subsequently serviced by Omega in September 2003 at a cost of £110.