It is fully Omega and presents in gorgeous condition. It presents as about a 9.7 or 9.8 out of 10.
It has a surprisingly large case for the era with striking faceted angular accented with soft lines and distinctive hobnail dial.
Tonneau Constellations are one of the few that have a more rectangular dress watch appearance.
Powering the watch is Omega's officially certified chronometer caliber 700 series movement, the thinnest automatic chronometer movement ever made by the company. The movement which appears original is signed 711 on the bridge. It may be one of the 711 movements that was worked into chronometer grade form, or the bridge may have been replaced.
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. It was the last very fine movement series of its kind before Omega began to make budget cuts because of the quartz revolution.
We were fortunate to acquire it in such gorgeous original condition.
The case presents gorgeously on the wrist. The end of one lug has aged / pitted. Because the lugs turn downward toward the wrist the end is not readily noticeable. Otherwise the case presents as gorgeous mint.
The dial appears original and mint. It is just bit darker than the photos seemed to capture.
The movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker - it is running very true. For the finishing touch we have installed a new calfskin band making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
A nearly five decade old Omega that looks like new!
Omega watches:
Celebrating humanity's supreme achievements and performances, from man's landing on the moon to the Olympic competitions, Omega watches have been prized for generations by those seeking the most precise timepieces in the world. Since its creation in 1848 by Louis Brandt, Omega has relentlessly pursued watchmaking perfection, earning worldwide honors and fame.
Worn on the wrists of Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Omega watches rank with those from Rolex.
Of Omega's various very fine models, the Constellation is their flagship.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 36,975,128
- Year built: c. 1973
- Model: Constellation, Ref. 155.0014
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss made, Acier Inoxydable, 155.0014
- Case condition: The case presents gorgeously on the wrist. The end of one lug has aged / pitted. Because the lugs turn downward toward the wrist the end is not readily noticeable. Otherwise the case presents as gorgeous mint.
- Dial: Navy blue with a slight electric quality, hobnail texturing, steel baton indices, signed Omega, appears original, gorgeous mint. It is just bit darker than the photos seemed to capture.
- Dimensions: 31mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip to tip, 7.7mm thick
- Hands: Original, whitened steel batons
- Movement type: Caliber 711, 24 jewels, copper colored, marked as adjusted to two positions possibly actually adjusted to more
- Jewels: 24 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 19mm
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
