14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage

About the Item

A vintage 14k yellow gold (tested), Omega Constellation wrist watch with round brilliant cut diamond numerals, approx. .16 carats. The diamond hour markers further elevate this beautiful watch. This classic mid-century watch features a 34 mm case housing an automatic movement, officially certified as a chronometer, underscoring Omega's reputation for precision. The dial is signed "Omega Automatic Chronometre Officially Certified" with "Constellation" elegantly scripted near 6'o'clock position. The dial has applied gold markers alternating with diamond indices, complemented by a slim sweep second hand. The case has gracefully curved lugs, paired with a vintage brown leather strap measuring 9 inches long, gross weight is 46.9 grams.

Creator:
Omega
Design:
Constellation Watch
Case Material:
14k Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Brilliant Cut
Weight:
49.9 g
Strap Material:
Leather
Case Shape:
Round
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Height: 0.2 in (5 mm)Width: 1.34 in (34 mm)Diameter: 1.34 in (34 mm)
Style:
Modern
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bradenton, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: 2291 X1stDibs: LU2706227338192

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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