94th Auction

2016/11/12

Lot 257

Omega "Constellation Calendar de Luxe Automatic Chronometre", Movement No. 24839525, Case No. 826305, Ref. 168.004/14, Cal. 564, 35 mm, circa 1967
A gentleman's rare automatic wristwatch with date - CHRONOMETER - 1967 top model of the Omega collection
Case: 18k gold, screw back with observatory hallmark. Dial: gold, applied faceted and set onyx indexes. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
"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."
Source: Marco Richon "Omega", Bienne 2007, p. 360.

Sold

estimated
2.3003.500 €
Price realized
2.500 €