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Omega, Constellation

£1,100.00

Omega Constellation Day/Date. The case diameter measures just slightly under 35mm and the case is a distinctive C-Shape (designed by the great watch designer, Gerald Genta) and the serial number (28764220) dates it to 1969.

The Omega Constellation range was launched in 1952 and has been a mainstay of their output ever since. It was Omega’s first automatic chronometer watch and possibly to define that there is one design aspect that apparently has never changed and that is the Geneva observatory image or logo on the back of the watch case. The eight stars represent the chronometer awards Omega earned between 1933 and 1952. Most also have a single applied star on the dial. Talking of dials, this one has a lovely silver textured dial - silvered linen, perhaps, that seems to shimmer in the light especially against the fluted bezel.

This has the original bracelet, which has a slight stretch in-between the 5-links, which makes for a very comfortable watch. There is also the day/date feature, which is actually a very useful complication. The automatic movement on this model is also chronometer certified and it keeps great time. It’s just a lovely watch to wear and looks really smart with a suit or just as a weekend wear. This iteration of Omega's Constellation series fits perfectly in the pantheon of vintage Constellations before they went in a different direction in the 1990s with its Roman numerals on the bezel.

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Omega, Constellation

£1,100.00

Omega Constellation Day/Date. The case diameter measures just slightly under 35mm and the case is a distinctive C-Shape (designed by the great watch designer, Gerald Genta) and the serial number (28764220) dates it to 1969.

The Omega Constellation range was launched in 1952 and has been a mainstay of their output ever since. It was Omega’s first automatic chronometer watch and possibly to define that there is one design aspect that apparently has never changed and that is the Geneva observatory image or logo on the back of the watch case. The eight stars represent the chronometer awards Omega earned between 1933 and 1952. Most also have a single applied star on the dial. Talking of dials, this one has a lovely silver textured dial - silvered linen, perhaps, that seems to shimmer in the light especially against the fluted bezel.

This has the original bracelet, which has a slight stretch in-between the 5-links, which makes for a very comfortable watch. There is also the day/date feature, which is actually a very useful complication. The automatic movement on this model is also chronometer certified and it keeps great time. It’s just a lovely watch to wear and looks really smart with a suit or just as a weekend wear. This iteration of Omega's Constellation series fits perfectly in the pantheon of vintage Constellations before they went in a different direction in the 1990s with its Roman numerals on the bezel.

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The watch is in good condition and running and keeping time well, but has had the acrylic glass replaced at some time in the past. The lume on the hands has faded too and has partially come away at the end of the minute hand.
The service history is unknown. It’s got a quick set method of changing the date: you have to push and pull the crown in to change it. The case back is screw back with the constellation monogram (logo); the inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Omega Watch Co and numbered 168.029. The serial number dates the watch to 1969.

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference. 168.029

Year 1969

Calibre.Omega 751, 24 Jewels, Automatic movement - beating at 19,800 BPH.

Dial. textured silvered dial.

Case back: screw back with Omega Constellation monogram

Crown signed Omega

Bracelet. signed Omega stainless steel

No box or papers. Watch only.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:

  1. There is a little wear on the hour hand. Lume has worn away at tip of minute hand. Please see the images.

  2. There are some small dings and abrasions on either side of the case. Please see images.

  3. The glass crystal is a replacement - but unknown when changed.

  4. The watch is running about +15 s/d, which is within vintage watch tolerances of +/-30 s/d.

MEASUREMENTS (approximate)

35mm diameter (excluding crown)
39mm length lug to lug

19mm lug width inside for strap.
11.2 mm depth case from back to centre of crystal

This watch comes with a 3-month warranty and free UK delivery.

If you live outside the UK, it is your responsibility to pay any Import Tax, VAT or Customs Duty if your country requires it. PLEASE be aware of this before placing any order as we can not be held responsible for any fees imposed by your country. We will not pay towards the cost of importing any item and we will always declare the full value of the transaction on any customs form.

WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN 1969 ?

  • The first test flight of Concorde took place in Bristol, England.

  • David Bowie releases his single “Space Oddity”, A groundbreaking hit supposedly released in conjunction with the moon landing.

  • Samuel Beckett, the Irish author of Endgame and Waiting for Godot is awarded the Nobel prize for Literature.