Omega Constellation 18k Brick Or Massif Linen Dial (Ref. 168.009), 1968

Dealer description — Huntington Company

Worth The Read This is not your ordinary C-shaped Connie. This example is a true Or Massif, every bit of this is solid gold and the OM s igned dial confirms that. This solid 18k yellow gold example features a rare brick bracelet and linen dial, both also in solid gold. The watch comes with its original box and service receipt. The Constellation - The Constellation collection, founded in 1948, is a collection of watches that began with the Centenary, a watch designed by René Banwart. The watch was made in limited numbers, with 6,000 made in 1952. The Constellation was named after the emblem on the caseback, which showed an observatory with eight stars above it. The watch was known for its distinctive faceted convex dial, known as a "pie-pan dial." The collection evolved over the 1960s, with models featuring simpler dial designs and a wider variety of case shapes. The Constellation also pioneered quartz watch technology, with the first commercially available quartz watch, the Astron, released in 1969. Today the line is still just as diverse, with mechanical chronometers and Master Chronometers. The collection includes a wide range of case materials and combinations, representing the latest chapter in the history of one of the longest-lived and most important wristwatch collections in the history of wristwatches. Specifications Reference: 168.009 Model: Constellation Movement: Automatic Caliber 564 serviced and documented. Contents: Original Box Case: The 35mm case looks great with its original, untouched brushed finish. The reference 168.009 features a fluted/coin-edged bezel also in solid gold. Dial: The linen Constellation dial is perfection. A beautiful solid gold linen dial underneath the original Omega signed acrylic. Strap & Buckle: The original brick bracelet is in perfect condition. It fits a 7.2-inch wrist, not including the factory spring-activated extension in the clasp.