Omega Constellation 168.019

From the golden era of mid-century Swiss watchmaking comes this sharp, C-case Omega Constellation reference 168.019, dating to 1968—a watch that perfectly distills the aesthetic and technological ambitions of Omega in the late 1960s. With its striking silver linen dial and integrated day-date complication, this Constellation is more than just a wristwatch; it’s an artifact of horological evolution, where form met function under the banner of precision. 1 in stock Vintage Omega Constellation C-shape day date linen dial reference 168.019 from 1968 quantity Add to cart 100% Authenticity Warranty 1 year warranty on all watches Free worldwide express courier delivery 30 day hassle-free returns Qualify for Membership to The VM Clubhouse (new) SKU: 21241-1 Categories: Vintage Omega Watches, Constellation Tags: vintage watch, omega, constellation Description Additional information Description The C-shaped case, designed under the guidance of Omega’s stylistic visionary Gérald Genta, marked a bold departure from earlier pie-pan dial Constellations. Its smooth, fluid lines were unmistakably modernist, a nod to the space-age optimism of the period. Yet, this wasn’t just a cosmetic pivot. Inside beats the revered chronometer-rated caliber 751, a 24-jewel automatic movement equipped with a day and quickset date feature—Omega’s top-tier movement of the time. Adjusted to chronometer standards and built to endure, it represents the peak of pre-quartz mechanical reliability and precision. The star of this example, however, is the dial. Beneath the acrylic crystal lies a silver-toned, vertically brushed “linen” texture dial that adds visual dynamism without ostentation. It dances subtly in different lighting conditions, drawing the eye to the applied steel indices and the finely printed “Constellation” text, crowned with Omega’s applied logo and—of course—the observatory medallion on the caseback, which signifies Omega’s chronometric prowess. The day and date windows at 3 o’clock are

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Acero, 35 mm

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