Lot 442

Omega "Constellation Electroquartz f 8192 Hz", Movement No. 31736415, Ref. 8345, Cal. 1302, 30 x 43 mm, 173 g, circa 1970
A gentleman's rare, heavy electromechanical wristwatch in near mint condition with integral 18k gold bracelet in the eccentric style of the early 1970's with original box and original invoice dated 12/11/1974
Case: 18k gold, screwed on back, crown set with tiger eye cabochon, facetted cairngorm glass, 18k "Omega" gold bracelet Ref. 391003. Dial: gilt. Movm.: electromechanical precision quartz movement.
Omega is regarded as one of the most innovative watch brands, specialising in the implementation of new developments and technologies. Omega launched their first electro-mechanical watches with calibre Beta 21 (cal. 1300) in 1970 and the model became part of the extremely successful Constellation series. The watch’s fittingly futuristic shape symbolised modern technology at its finest. Today the Constellation Electroquartz f 8192 Hz is a much coveted collector’s piece because of its rarity and its horological importance.