2017 Omega Constellation Co-Axial 27mm MOP & Diamond Dial
Ref: 123.20.27.20.55.005
Specification
Lugs : 17.5mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel & 18ct Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Omega box and paperwork. The watch comes paired with its integrated 17.5mm Omega brushed stainless steel bracelet with a signed concealed butterfly clasp, and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist. The watch is from July 2017 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition; as you can see from the photographs, the watch has come fresh from a light polish. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a beautiful 2017 Omega Constellation Co-Axial MOP & Diamond Dial with a 27mm barrel-shaped brushed stainless steel case; the elegantly flowing lines of the integrated tapered bracelet lead to a lug-to-lug length of 31.5mm and a case thickness of 11.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side is a recessed signed crown. The domed steel bezel has large deep engraved Roman numerals and four characteristic “Griffes” or claws, a domed sapphire crystal AR coated on the inside sits above a stunning Mother of Pearl dial that shimmers in the light. The delicate diamond inset applied indexes mark the hours, and at 3 o’clock, a yellow gold framed date window perfectly balances this jewel-like dial. Elegant 18ct yellow gold Dauphins hands are complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand; at noon, we have the yellow gold Omega motif “Constellation” underneath, and at 6 o’clock, the Co-Axial Chronometer with an applied 18ct yellow gold Constellation star underneath completes this striking dress watch. On the reverse, an exhibition case back, with the details engraved around its edge, inside an Automatic Omega Cal. 8520, 28 jewels, beating at 25,200 beat per hour, fitted with a silicon-balance spring and Co-Axial Escapement, giving the rhodium-plated movement incredible precision, and durability, decorated in luxurious Côtes de Genève. The watch comes paired with its integrated Omega 17.5mm brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed push-button concealed butterfly clasp and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist and comes with its Omega presentation box and paperwork.
Personal Note
As time goes on I appreciate the Omega Constellation more and more from a design and comfort perspective, it really does feel like an elevated formal watch from Omega that they have experimented with the design slightly over the years and perfected. This 27mm reference with a striking mother of pearl and diamond dial is the epitome of that, especially with the tough of gold on the case too and this example has just come back from a light polish so looks beautiful on the wrist. Snap it up today and add it to your collection!
The Brand
They were formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador In 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH). In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952. At the time, it was Omega's flagship timepiece. The first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later, in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations. All the gold Constellations of that time have the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva. The eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition. Celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still the first choice of astronauts. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, and their production started in 1968. Then, In 1972, Omega introduced the reference 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, it officially rebranded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.