105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 242

Omega
Constellation

An elegant vintage wristwatch with date - CHRONOMETER - 1967 top model of the Omega collection

estimated
4.5006.000 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with observatory hallmark, 18 K gold Milanaise bracelet, bracelet length 150 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Gold, applied faceted and set onyx indexes.
Movement
Automatic.
Ref.168.004/14
Cal.561/1
Diam.36 mm
Circa1967
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.115 g


Since 1952 the Constellation wrist chronometers stand at the very top of the Omega collection when it comes to luxury and prestige. In astronomy a constellation is a group of stars whose movement through the celestial vault is consistent and predictable and reminds us of the movement of a watch. In watchmaking at Omega, Constellation stands for craftsmanship and highest perfection in a watch, for precision and top performance of the movement, for elegant design and superior casings. The name Constellation is emphasised by a small applied gold star on the dial. The medallion on the case back shows an observatory surrounded by eight stars representing Omega’s greatest achievements in chronometer tests such as the famous world records of 1933 and 1936 at Kew-Teddington.