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Rare gold and steel Omega Constellation watch reference 168.0059

This rare gold and steel Omega Constellation watch reference 168.0059 dates from 19740 and looks fantastic on the wrist! With a wonderful Retro look and feel to it, this model of Omega Constellation was the first model to have a truly integrated watch band that fits into the case. More often seen in stainless steel, this is the much rarer version in gold and steel.

In superb condition, the gold and steel compliment each other so well and has such a beautiful sleek feel to it. With a clean and easy to read dial, it has the centre sweep seconds and date window and the case measures 34mm across plus the Omega crown. So many people are caught up with wanting watches over 40mm in size however it is incredible to see this watch on your wrist as the size looks so much larger than you would imagine.

Inside is the highly reliable and accurate 21 jewelled automatic Omega calibre 1011 that has been serviced, runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty.

In superb condition, this vintage Omega Constellation is a great watch for any occasion and will always be admired.

 

Stock# W1166cc

Maker: Omega

Model: Omega Constellation watch reference 168.0059

Circa: 1970

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Rare gold and steel Omega Constellation watch reference 168.0059.

A brief history on the Omega Constellation watch:

In astronomy, the term constellation refers to a group of stars whose movement through the celestial vault is consistent and predictable. What better name could there be for a line of watches whose name became synonymous with the world’s chronometers?

In watchmaking, the name Constellation has been closely linked with the art of creating luxurious precision watches at the highest level since 1952, when Omega launched the family. It has always been defined by the combination of sumptuous yet elegantly refined cases and dials with ultra-precise movements.

The symbol of this line was to be the Cupola of the Geneva Observatory, where Omega had just reset its own record for precision in 1951, surrounded by eight stars representing its greatest chronometric achievements at the world’s observatories including the 1931 “clean sweep” at the Observatory of Geneva where Omega broke the record for precision in every category.

The progenitor of the Constellation line is without doubt the appropriately named “Century”, a limited edition self-winding chronometer wristwatch launched in 1948 to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary. This watch, not intended for series production, was greeted with such enthusiasm that the decision was taken to create a watch with all the same qualities on an industrial scale.

The line would soon develop into a series of watches which were finished to different degrees. The Constellation available in steel or gold, the Constellation Deluxe only available in gold with applied gold indexes on the dial and finally the Constellation Grand Luxe, which was available in gold and platinum with corresponding dial and the so-called “Brick link” bracelet. The Grand Luxe model was delivered in a solid silver presentation box.

In 1958 the Constellation line was further expanded with the Constellation Calendar. It was available in the three different levels of finish from standard to Grand Luxe. At the same time the Constellation was advertised as being “For the man who already has a watch”, an allusion to the fact that a Constellation was so much more.

The form of the Constellation remained little changed until 1964 when the so-called “C-case” watches were introduced. The name was a reference to the form of the case, which resembled two interlocked Cs. The change would also be incorporated in the first ladies’ Constellation, launched in 1967.

This period would see much diversification in the form of the Constellation line including square watches and many pavé diamond models. Probably the most significant would be the “Integral” line launched in 1969 based on a 1965 patent, whose hand-finished bracelet and case were integrated, thus forming a consistent and flowing design from one element to the other and back again. This form of integration would soon be adopted by many other brands and has become one of the main features of the luxury sports watch.

The 1970s saw the introduction of quartz technology to the wristwatch and this also applied to the Constellation line. Some of the most accurate watches ever produced in series were developed for the Constellation line, including the famous Marine Chronometer which is, to this day, the most accurate autonomous wristwatch and the only watch to be certified as a marine chronometer. However it wasn’t a Constellation Marine chronometer that stunned the watchmaking world with a 0 error rating. It was a calibre 1021 self-winding movement destined for a Constellation that held the distinction of achieving absolute perfection when it received its certificate marked “Especially good results”, showing a variation of 0.00 after 15 days of testing in five positions and at varying temperatures.

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