1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date - Stainless Steel & 18K White Gold
Omega's flagship line for decades, the Constellation represents style, luxury, attention to detail, robust function, and most all, superior precision. Elegant and stately, it is suitable for both casual and professional dress.
Today's offering showcases this retro styled classic Constellation chronometer with beautiful royal blue vignette dial.
While most of the examples of this style came in all steel cases, this less common example has its original 18K white gold bezel.
It circa dates to 1969 where it might have laid next to the Speedmaster Professional that would be headed to the Moon.
Featuring an officially certified automatic chronometer movement with quick-set date and a robust case, this late 60's - early 70's era Omega demonstrates why the Constellation was the company's flagship line.
Powering the watch is Omega's very fine thin automatic caliber 751 movement, the top-tier offering in the 700 line. It has 24 jewels and is adjusted to five positions.
The 700 series has a direct lineage to the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly. The 500 and 700 series were one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from the era.
Pleasingly full size for the era, it measures 36.3mm, slightly larger than a Rolex Datejust.
Here are some of its features:
18K white gold bezel High grade 700 series movement officially certified as a chronometer by the C.O.S.C. and adjusted to five positions and to run accurately across a wide range of temperatures This and several other similar models made concurrently are the first watches in the world to be equipped with bracelets truly integrated with the case. This system, invented by Pierre Moinat Omega's head of creation, was patented in 1965. Striking royal blue vignette dial with wide 18K white gold wide markers topped with white for easy reading Distinctive large retro styled case It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - about a 9.7 out of 10. Our photos couldn't do it justice!
The case presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing to the back. The case sides have perfect high-polished facets - on the wrist, the case presents like new.
The original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time virtually on par with a new Omega.
For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A more than half-century old Omega that looks like new on the wrist!
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 30,777,479 Year made: c. 1969 Model: Constellation, Ref. 168.045 - 368.845 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Day of the Week, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel and 18K white gold Dimensions: 36.3mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm lug tip to tip Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing to the back. The case sides have perfect high-polished facets - on the wrist, the case presents like new. Dial: Royal blue vignette, signed Omega with wide white topped 18K white gold applique baton indices Hands: Original, whitened 18K white gold batons Band: Original, Omega no. 11, sized to fit a wrist up to just over 7 3/4 inches, adjustable, only slight stretch, the finish presents as mint Movement type: Caliber 751, chronometer, 24 jewels, copper colored, adjusted to five positions and temperature, micrometer regulator Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, 24 Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions and temperatures, 751 Crystal: Acrylic, appears original, no longer signed/unsigned, excellent condition Serviced: As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time virtually on par with a new Omega. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
18K white gold bezel
High grade 700 series movement officially certified as a chronometer by the C.O.S.C. and adjusted to five positions and to run accurately across a wide range of temperatures
This and several other similar models made concurrently are the first watches in the world to be equipped with bracelets truly integrated with the case. This system, invented by Pierre Moinat Omega's head of creation, was patented in 1965.
Striking royal blue vignette dial with wide 18K white gold wide markers topped with white for easy reading
Distinctive large retro styled case
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 30,777,479
Year made: c. 1969
Model: Constellation, Ref. 168.045 - 368.845
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Day of the Week, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel and 18K white gold
Dimensions: 36.3mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm lug tip to tip
Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing to the back. The case sides have perfect high-polished facets - on the wrist, the case presents like new.
Dial: Royal blue vignette, signed Omega with wide white topped 18K white gold applique baton indices
Hands: Original, whitened 18K white gold batons
Band: Original, Omega no. 11, sized to fit a wrist up to just over 7 3/4 inches, adjustable, only slight stretch, the finish presents as mint
Movement type: Caliber 751, chronometer, 24 jewels, copper colored, adjusted to five positions and temperature, micrometer regulator
Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, 24 Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions and temperatures, 751
Crystal: Acrylic, appears original, no longer signed/unsigned, excellent condition
Serviced: As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time virtually on par with a new Omega.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee 
