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Omega Constellation “C” Ref. 168.017 (circa 1971)
Omega Constellation “C” Ref. 168.017 (circa 1971)
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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 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 70s, the second C variant with an updated calibre, flat bezel, gold-plated case, lovely silver sunburst dial, gold appliqués and a fancy frame for the date window. Beauty and substance DO coexist. Not often, but they do. Serviced and warrantied.
CONDITION:
8.5/10 with hairlines and mild rustic gold oxidisation on what might be an unpolished case with clear bevels and lines. Signed crown is original, as is the signed crystal with minimal hairlines visible only under a loupe. The dial, furniture, and hands are clean. Caseback has some deep scrapes but importantly the gold medallion is unscathed. New aftermarket strap and buckle, used Omega pin buckle included. Professionally serviced in Oct 2024 with a 6-month mechanical warranty, in excellent health and accurate to ±10 secs/day averaged from 5 timegrapher positions.
DIMENSIONS:
34.5mm width excl. crown
41.2mm length incl. lugs
11.2mm thickness
19mm lug width
Visual dial width ~27mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm
CRYSTAL:
Acrylic
CASE:
Steel, gold-plated
CASEBACK:
Snap-in
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
New aftermarket black croc-embossed leather strap and buckle (16 mm), with used Omega buckle (16mm)
CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 564, automatic 3-hander with quickset date
COMES WITH:
Watch, new aftermarket strap and buckle, original Omega buckle
PRICE:
MYR6,500
TERMS OF SALE:
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