106th Auction

2022/5/21

Lot 367

Omega
Constellation Meister

A very fine vintage wristwatch with diamond indexes and date - CHRONOMETER - 1967 top model of the Omega collection. Produced on October 4th, 1965, delivered to Meister jewellers in Zurich and sold on November 24th, 1966 - with original box, Omega chronometer certificate, original guarantee and Omega extract from the archives

estimated
6.5008.500 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with observatory hallmark, 18 K gold Milanaise bracelet, bracelet length 135 mm, total length 175 mm.
Dial
Gold, applied baguette-cut diamond indexes.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.812519
Ref.BA 168.004-14 / BA368.4122
Cal.561/1
Diam.36 mm
Circa1965
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.122 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.