104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 90
OmegaConstellation
An elegant wristwatch with date - CHRONOMETER
Sold
estimated
1.400—2.500 €
Price realized
1.500 €
specific features
Case
18k gold, screw back with observatory hallmark.
Dial
Gold.
Movement
Automatic.
Ref.168.009/168.017
Cal.564/1
Diam.34 x 39 mm
Circa1968
Ctry.Swiss
In 1967 the Constellation was the highlight of the Omega range. The chronometer is known for precision, excellent performance as well as an elegant design and perfect finishing.
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.