1968 Omega Constellation "C-Case" White Gold Bezel 168.027

Here we have a classic 1968 Omega Constellation C-Case 168.027 with a satin-brushed and polished 34.5mm stainless steel C-shaped case comfortably sitting on your wrist like a cushion. 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, and all the gold Constellations of that time had 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 1964, Omega introduced its first Constellation with the “C” case; due to the case resembling two mirrored Cs, the “C” case was a modern move away from the popular round Constellations of the 1950s. The curvaceous flanks have a polished bevel edge leading to a lug-to-lug length of 40.5mm and a case thickness of 10mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. An attractive slim white gold fluted bezel holds the domed crystal above a silver dial with an outer minute track surrounding applied chamfered edge baton indexes that play with the light as you rotate your wrist. At 3 o’clock, a framed date window. Slender Dauphine hands are complemented with a tapered centre second hand. At 12 o’clock, an applied Omega and “Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified” printed in black. Below at 6 o'clock, “Constellation” and an applied star complete this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, there is a screw-down case back with an embossed observatory and eight stars, inside an automatic Omega Cal. 564, 24 jewels, 19,800 beats per hour. The watch comes paired with a suitable 19mm leather strap and a pin buckle.

This watch is sold Watch Only and, therefore, without its Omega box and paperwork. It comes paired with a suitable 19mm leather strap and a pin buckle. The watch is from Circa 1968 and is sold in worn vintage condition, but overall, it is in fair condition as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

This 1968 Omega Constellation "C-Case" featuring a white gold bezel is truly beautiful and something to see for yourself in the metal, so don't hesitate to book an appointment! The case shape makes this 34.5mm case wear much larger and appear much bigger on the wrist, the simple but elegant tones of the dial contrast perfectly against the subtle warmer tone of the bezel... It's clean and it's classic, and that is what vintage Omega is all about!

Reference : 168.027
Movement : Automatic Omega Cal. 564
Age : Circa. 1968
Year : 1968
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Lug to Lug : 40.5mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. it was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. When he passed away in 1879, his sons quickly stepped in to carry on their father’s vision. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. In 1885, the brothers released their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador. Later, in 1892, they developed the first minute-repeating timepiece. 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, Omega made history when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After stringent tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still an astronaut's first choice of timepiece. In 1969, President Nixon famously turned down the opportunity to be gifted the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe because he deemed it to be “too valuable.” As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega, in collaboration with Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, formed Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH). Prototypes began in 1967, and 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 group.