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Montega Genève 'Amore' Quartz Chronograph

Partially verified

This Montega Genève 'Amore' wristwatch, reference MC 02 / 3363, was manufactured in 2000. It is a lady's model featuring a quartz movement and a water-resistant stainless steel case measuring 36 mm in diameter and 12 mm in thickness. The watch includes a round-button chronograph function, subsidiary registers for seconds, 30-minute, and 1/10th-second intervals, a date aperture, and a tachometer scale on the outer ring. The case exhibits a polished and brushed finish, with a bezel set with 56 round diamonds and fluted detailing on the band. It is secured by a stainless steel integrated bracelet equipped with a deployant clasp. The purple mother-of-pearl dial is marked with luminous radial Arabic numerals and luminous steel 'alpha' hands. The case back is fastened with eight screws, and the watch is water-resistant to 50 meters. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.

Front view of the Montega Genève 'Amore' chronograph on integrated bracelet.
Front view of the Montega Genève 'Amore' chronograph on integrated bracelet. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Montega, Genève
Reference
MC 02 / 3363
Catalogue / lot identifier
54
Source-reported date
2000
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel, three-body case measuring 36 mm in diameter and 12 mm in thickness. The exterior surfaces are finished with a combination of polished and brushed textures. A distinctive feature of the case design is the fluted decoration applied to the band.

The bezel is set with 56 round diamonds. The case back is secured by eight screws, facilitating the watch's water resistance to 50 meters. An integrated stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp completes the external configuration.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel set with 56 round diamonds, fluted decoration on the band, case back with 8 screws, sapphire crystal.”
  • “integrated, stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp”

Dial and Hands

The dial is crafted from purple mother-of-pearl. It features luminous radial Arabic numerals and luminous steel hands in an 'alpha' style.

Functionality includes subsidiary dials for constant seconds, a 30-minute register, and a 1/10th-second register. Additionally, the dial incorporates a date aperture and an outer ring printed with a tachometer scale.

Evidence for this section
  • “D. Purple mother-of-pearl with luminous radial Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 1/10th-seconds registers, aperture for the date, outer ring with tachometer graduation. Luminous steel "alpha" hands.”

Movement and Signatures

The watch is powered by a quartz movement. According to the auction report, the standardization of the movement is quartz-based.

The watch is signed by the manufacturer on the dial, the case, and the movement itself.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. With quartz standardization.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used within the Montega MC 02 / 3363?
  • Does the 'Amore' model range include variations in stone setting or dial materials?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Montega Genève 'Amore' Quartz Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMontega, Genève“Montega, Genève”
ReferenceMC 02 / 3363“Ref. MC 02 / 3363”
Date of production2000“Made in 2000”
Case materialStainless steel“stainless steel and diamond lady's quartz wristwatch”
Bezel configuration56 round diamonds“bezel set with 56 round diamonds”
Dimensions36 mm diameter, 12 mm thickness“Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.”
Water resistance50 meters“water-resistant to 50 m.”

Visible details

  • Purple mother-of-pearl dial with luminous numerals
  • Bezel set with 56 round diamonds
  • Case band features fluted decoration
  • Three-body case construction

Research qualifications

  • Specific identity of the quartz movement caliber is not provided in the source
  • The 1-year warranty mentioned is a sale term, not an inherent physical property

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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