OMEGA 32KHZ megaquartz watch, with yellow-gold-plated metal cushion case (gildin…
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32KHZ megaquartz watch, with yellow-gold-plated metal cushion case (gilding missing on case back), tonneau-shaped with screw-down caseback and steel logotype (numbered). Silvered dial with painted track, applied baton hour markers and luminescent hands. Day and date windows at 3 o'clock. Functions set along the case. Black leather strap and buckle. Quartz winding movement 1310 (to be overhauled). Size: 38 x 44 mm. Condition: quite good

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