WHY WE CURATED IT:
Before Speedmasters, the most notable Omegas were Constellations. A collector favourite for many reasons: Omega’s first chronometers to reach mass production (all Constellations were chronometers). The gold medallion on the caseback features an observatory and 8 stars signifying the 8 awards Omega won prior. Gerald Genta designed the 1st pie-pan ones, as well as this 3rd iteration dubbed “C” for the case sides resembling two mirrored Cs. A distinctive style with great sporty presence pre-dating the popular Seiko turtles. The variant here is from the late 60s, the second C variant with an updated calibre, fluted bezel, gold-plated case, and a mesmerising silver linen dial, and gold appliqués. In a condition that’s frankly astonishing for the age. Beauty and substance DO coexist. Not often, but they do.
CONDITION:
9/10, with minimal light hairlines. Appears to have been lightly refinished but very well done with clear bevels and delineations intact. Original Omega-signed Hesalite crystal has minimal fine hairlines visible only under a loupe. Dial, hands, indices and printing are pristine. Brand new aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement in great health with to-spec power reserve, very low beat error, and accurate to ±3 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.
DIMENSIONS:
35mm width excl. crown
40.5mm length incl. lugs
10.7mm thickness
19mm lug width
Visual dial width ~27mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite
CASE:
Steel, gold-plating
CASEBACK:
Screw-down
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
New aftermarket matte black croc-embossed with aftermarket buckle (16mm)
CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 564 in brass-copper finish, 3-hander automatic with quickset date
COMES WITH:
Watch, new aftermarket strap and buckle
TERMS OF SALE:
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