The under appreciated C-shape

Jul 12, 2019,06:15 AM
 

Gerald Genta Design Trio😊 

Three Omega Constellation ref. 168.017, cal. 564 from 1968/69 with “Fumè” and “Texture” dials😊 under appreciated and still affordable😊




This is the last one I got, rare fumé dial with "spider" cracks in the dial  














This one with 'Texture" dial 









And "texture" dial on this on also smile




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good hunting!

 
 By: Seeks : July 12th, 2019-06:18
these are indeed very special watches. i would love to see the fume dial one day. many thanks for sharing. best regards

Awesome trio!!!

 
 By: kcinemod : July 12th, 2019-06:29
They look great on the bracelets!

Awesome pieces

 
 By: 74hk : July 12th, 2019-11:50
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

I've never owned an Omega 'C' . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 12th, 2019-11:59
. . . 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 a...  

A wonderful little collection!

 
 By: Sleeper : July 12th, 2019-15:58
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.