Vintage
tdn.dk shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked Omega Constellation C-shape, presenting a trio of vintage references. His post highlights the enduring design legacy of Gerald Genta and the surprising affordability of these classic timepieces. The discussion delves into the nuances of these vintage Constellations, emphasizing their unique dials and robust movements.
these are indeed very special watches. i would love to see the fume dial one day. many thanks for sharing. best regards
They look great on the bracelets!
When compared to their modern siblings- the Omega Globemaster -one can easily see that the C shape connies are much more balanced in their proportions even if I otherwise have a lot of respect for the Globemaster line
. . . but did have a Seiko equivalent for a little while. [photo credit: Dr No / watch credit: KMII] Most Omega 'C' models are branded like yours, Thomas - as Constellations. There were Genève and Seamaster Cosmic versions as well, including manual wind and date-less models. A friend of mine recently inherited a SM Cosmic 'C' with date (cal 610) which was serviced by my watchmaker, but sold off almost immediately afterwards. Had I known Ray was going to sell it on eBay, I would've gladly taken i
I've always liked the "C" Constellations and have a handful myself in everything from steel to gold. Unfortunately, none have that great fume' dial, though! Every one of them still runs with in COSC specs after 45-50 years.
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