104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 91

Omega
Constellation

A vintage C-shaped wristwatch with day / date indication in German writing and "linen dial", so called "Connie"

Sold

estimated
1.7002.500 €
Price realized
1.900 €
specific features
Case
18k gold, screw back with observatory hallmark, "Omega" buckle.
Dial
18k gold, structured.
Movement
Automatic.
Ref.168.019
Cal.751/1
Diam.35 x 40 mm
Circa1969
Ctry.Swiss


The Constellation "C" or "Connie", as it is fondly called by Omega aficionados, was launched in December 1964 and is regarded as the third generation of the famous Constellation product line. The lugs on the tonneau-shaped case curve inward and look a little like two capital letters C that face each other; this makes the case appear larger and thus follows the design trend of the 1960s.