A particularly attractive late-1960s Omega Constellation Automatic Day-Date, combining the precision of Omega’s chronometer-grade movements with the refined design language of the period. Featuring a warm champagne dial, gold-capped case, fluted bezel and full day-date complication, this is a wonderful example of the Constellation collection as it evolved toward the more substantial and architectural designs of the late 1960s.
The watch measures 35.5mm across, with an approximately 43.1mm lug-to-lug and 11.1mm thickness. The gold-capped case is paired with a stainless steel caseback, offering an attractive balance of durability and classic gold-tone styling. The original Omega crown and crystal are also present, adding to its appeal.
The champagne-coloured dial has a subtle textured finish, complemented by applied gold-tone baton markers with contrasting dark inserts and matching hands. At 3 o’clock, a framed day-date aperture displays both the day of the week and calendar date. The applied Omega logo, Constellation star and Chronometer Officially Certified lettering complete the dial. There is some visible age and spotting, giving the surface a character consistent with its decades of history.
Inside is the Omega Calibre 751, a 24-jewel automatic chronometer movement from Omega’s respected 750-series family. Operating at 19,800 beats per hour, the movement offers approximately 50 hours of power reserve and features automatic winding, Incabloc shock protection and a full day-date complication. It was adjusted to chronometer standards in five positions and for temperature, reflecting the Constellation’s reputation as one of Omega’s precision-focused collections.
The caseback identifies the watch as reference 168.020, while the movement serial number places production around 1968–1969. One notable detail is the absence of the familiar Constellation observatory medallion from the exterior of the caseback. The original reference stamping remains inside, but the missing medallion is worth noting for collectors.
By the late 1960s, the Constellation was moving beyond the traditional pie-pan designs that had defined much of its earlier history. Models such as this brought together more contemporary case shapes, practical calendar complications and high-grade automatic movements, while retaining the chronometer identity that made the collection so important to Omega.
A handsome and technically interesting Constellation, with a desirable Calibre 751 movement, full day-date display and classic gold-capped styling. A lovely piece of late-1960s Omega watchmaking.
A particularly attractive late-1960s Omega Constellation Automatic Day-Date, combining the precision of Omega’s chronometer-grade movements with the refined design language of the period. Featuring a warm champagne dial, gold-capped case, fluted bezel and full day-date complication, this is a wonderful example of the Constellation collection as it evolved toward the more substantial and architectural designs of the late 1960s.
The watch measures 35.5mm across, with an approximately 43.1mm lug-to-lug and 11.1mm thickness. The gold-capped case is paired with a stainless steel caseback, offering an attractive balance of durability and classic gold-tone styling. The original Omega crown and crystal are also present, adding to its appeal.
The champagne-coloured dial has a subtle textured finish, complemented by applied gold-tone baton markers with contrasting dark inserts and matching hands. At 3 o’clock, a framed day-date aperture displays both the day of the week and calendar date. The applied Omega logo, Constellation star and Chronometer Officially Certified lettering complete the dial. There is some visible age and spotting, giving the surface a character consistent with its decades of history.
Inside is the Omega Calibre 751, a 24-jewel automatic chronometer movement from Omega’s respected 750-series family. Operating at 19,800 beats per hour, the movement offers approximately 50 hours of power reserve and features automatic winding, Incabloc shock protection and a full day-date complication. It was adjusted to chronometer standards in five positions and for temperature, reflecting the Constellation’s reputation as one of Omega’s precision-focused collections.
The caseback identifies the watch as reference 168.020, while the movement serial number places production around 1968–1969. One notable detail is the absence of the familiar Constellation observatory medallion from the exterior of the caseback. The original reference stamping remains inside, but the missing medallion is worth noting for collectors.
By the late 1960s, the Constellation was moving beyond the traditional pie-pan designs that had defined much of its earlier history. Models such as this brought together more contemporary case shapes, practical calendar complications and high-grade automatic movements, while retaining the chronometer identity that made the collection so important to Omega.
A handsome and technically interesting Constellation, with a desirable Calibre 751 movement, full day-date display and classic gold-capped styling. A lovely piece of late-1960s Omega watchmaking.