The Watch
In horology, the Constellation is synonymous with art of luxurious precision in its most refined form: a high-performance movement combined with the perfection of an elegant and refined exterior. On the dial: the name Constellation highlighted by an applied gold star. On the case back: the famous medallion featuring an observatory crowned by a constellation of eight stars, evoking the numeros exploits of Omega in world chronometer competition, among which are the famous world precision records set in 1933 and 1936.The constellation stands for pride, luxury and prestige.
The C-constellation was launched in the early 1964 and gots it name for the C-shaped case. It says that the star himself - Gerald Genta designed the C-shape Constellations.
Specific Information
Object nr: SM (WOFS salesmission)
Brand: Omega
Model: Constellation “C-shape” Chronometer
Reference: 168.019
Year: Around 1967/68
Movement: Automatic Cal. 751. The movement is professional serviced by Omega certified watchmaker.
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: Yes
Dimensions: 35mm, without crown
Strap/Bracelet: Rare and beautiful Gay Freres brick-bracelet but with a Tissot-clasp.
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Service: The watch is serviced and under a warranty of 12 months from date of purchase
The Condition
Lovely guilloché bezel. Silky guilloché dials in silver/steel, polished and riveted baguette hour markers with black line, black baton hands. The show stopper here is the rich linen dial. A pattern of alternating brush strokes, diagonally crossing the dial, mimics the texture of linen fabric. It is a subtle effect for sure, but it adds a real sense of depth and visual interest.
Other details, such as the Constellation star above the six o’clock marker and the applied Omega logo complete a very attractive dial.
The case is a beautiful and unpolished satin-brushed case. The case and crystal shows some light signs of wear and the bracelet got some stretch - but overall; this is an amazing watch that you don't see very often!
The crystal is original with the Omega symbol stamped in centre.
Sold as “serviced”!
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