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1954 OMEGA SEAMASTER Chronometer, Automatic, Rare Hooded Case - 18K Rose Gold
Very Fine & Rare - Original - For the Omega Collector
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For the Dedicated
Omega Collector - Very Fine & Rare
Original - 18K Rose Gold - Complementary 18K Gold bracelet
Sought after by collectors, worn on the wrists of celebrities
Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els and
anyone desiring to wear a watch of excellence, Omega timepieces rank
among the world's best Swiss firms.
Offered this week as the Watch of the Week is this beautiful and
rare hooded Seamaster Chronometer.
Here are some of its features:
Rare and dramatic 18K rose gold case with
large linen textured hoods
Officially certified chronometer movement
Complementarily textured unsigned 18K gold
bracelet
We were fortunate to acquire it in
original condition down to the crown, hands, and even the signed
Omega crystal. The watch is near mint and the case retains crisp
lines. Included with the purchase is a one-year international
warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed
Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing
certificate.
Price - $5500 |
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Timepiece's
Finer Points:
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Dial:
Two-tone, light and dark silver,
luminous dots, rose gold applique markers, original, near mint |
Crystal:
Acrylic, signed Omega, vintage,
excellent condition |
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Case:
18K
rose gold, two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case
back, linen-textured hooded lugs, signed Omega, near mint condition,
34mm wide (excluding crown), 43mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Band :
Period, 18K gold, brick links, safety
clasp, three size settings in clasp, designed to fit a wrist of
approx. just under 7 1/2 inches (approx. 190.5mm)
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Movement:
Cal. 354, copper-colored, 17 jewels,
straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to
temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat
balance-spring |
Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Waterproof,
Sweep Seconds |
Crown: Original, signed
Omega, rose gold |
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| Detailed
Appraisal: |
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Manufacturer: Omega
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Country of origin: Switzerland
- Model: Ref. 14324
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Year built: 1954
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Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Waterproof, Sweep
Seconds
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Designed for: Men
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Case material: 18K Rose Gold
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Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss Made, 18K
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Case condition: Near mint
- Dimensions: 34mm wide
(excluding crown), 43mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: Two-tone, light and dark silver, luminous dots, rose
gold applique markers, original, near mint
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Hands: Original, luminous rose gold "dauphines"
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Movement type: Cal. 354, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight
line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to
temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating
flat balance-spring
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Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, Adjusted to 5
positions and temperature, Seventeen Jewels
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Jewels: 17 rubies
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Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
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Band: Period, 18K gold, brick links, safety clasp, three size
settings in clasp, designed to fit a wrist of approx. just under 7
1/2 inches (approx. 190.5mm).
- Width between lugs: 18mm
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Crystal type: Acrylic, signed Omega
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Timing: Extensively timed on a state-of-the-art Microset III
watch timer, keeping excellent time
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Serviced: No, overhaul recommended for best performance.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please see our eBay
About Me page for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Mahogany watch presentation box; PAPERS -
Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing
certificate
THIS IMPORTANT WATCH IS BEING LISTED WITH NO
RESERVE.
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8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW
PERMANENT EXHIBIT
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1/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY
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Connoisseur
of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
1.866.204.1267
Concierge@connoisseuroftime.com
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SELLING POLICIES
- 100%
satisfaction guarantee for
all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we
will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the
watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's
expectations throughout the buying experience.
- All
items are packaged carefully
and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed
for high value items.
- The
purchase price will be the
declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms.
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of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid.
- The
water resistance of vintage
watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the
watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even
one that was originally designed to be waterproof
- All
international buyers outside
of Canada and Great Britain must pay by wire (bank) transfer through
Paypal or Paypal e-check
- Winning
bidders must fully pay
within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted
and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder.
- To
be fair to all bidders, we make
it our practice never to end an auction early.
- Because
of the high rate of lost
items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to
Indonesia or Africa.
SHIPPING
Domestic shipping is by
UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An
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International shipments
will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An
estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in
this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international
orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction
with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and
taxes.
The
shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping
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every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following
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Italy,
UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece,
Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong
Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does
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The
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above list is a flat rate of $50.
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